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DU59 DWA

2009 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,675 mi
Last recorded77,675 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 DWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 77,675 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 77,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 74,602 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 70,919 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 66,501 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 61,504 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 61,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD EDGE SPLITS DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH INNER TYRE CONSTRUCTION CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD EDGE SPLITS DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH INNER TYRE CONSTRUCTION CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED AND SPLITTING AROUND TREAD EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED AND SPLITTING AROUND TREAD EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED AND SPLITTING AROUND TREAD EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE OF TYRE IS COMPLETELY DEVOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED AND SPLITTING AROUND TREAD EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 57,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 53,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,493 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

OSF Tyre worn inner edge

Rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,313 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 35,303 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 35,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 30,018 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 30,018 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,120 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,430 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 19,392 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 14,412 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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DU59 DWA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DU59 DWA, 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.

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DU59 DWA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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