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DS 7216

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

18,542 mi
Last recorded18,542 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 7216
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 18,542 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 18,426 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 18,335 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 18,184 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 18,144 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,077 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 17,944 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 17,681 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 17,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 17,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre is starting to crack in centre tread

Pass 4 Oct 2016 16,907 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,437 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 15,901 miles

osf tyre cuneaven wear

Pass 4 Oct 2013 15,007 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 13,777 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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DS 7216 is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS 7216, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS 7216 registered?

DS 7216 is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is DS 7216 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 7216 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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