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HN09 EFJ

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,608 mi
Last recorded166,608 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 EFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 166,608 miles

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 155,210 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 154,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 144,950 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 144,950 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 140,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 127,867 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroding peeling

Pass 29 Jun 2020 123,712 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2020 123,561 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2019 111,968 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated but not leaking gases

Pass 11 Jun 2018 95,830 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 95,830 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,926 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 74,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount noisey in operation.

Offside Front Upper strut top mount noisey in operation.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 66,301 miles

both front tyres feathered inner edges of tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,505 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,392 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,603 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,523 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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HN09 EFJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 HN09 EFJ, 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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What year was HN09 EFJ registered?

HN09 EFJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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