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HV09 VDT

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,373 mi
Last recorded143,373 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 VDT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 143,373 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 135,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 135,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 135,215 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 122,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 107,307 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 107,299 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 92,091 miles

N/S front tyre, shows splitting to inner sidewall, has damage to outer sidewall

Rear brake pads wearing thin, brake discs worn, will need discs at pad change

Fail 27 Sep 2018 92,091 miles

N/S front tyre, shows splitting to inner sidewall, has damage to outer sidewall

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake pads wearing thin, brake discs worn, will need discs at pad change

Pass 6 Oct 2017 82,021 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 82,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake fluid level close to minimum

Pass 12 Oct 2015 57,785 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 57,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 54,454 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 42,426 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 24,980 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 19,614 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 19,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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HV09 VDT is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV09 VDT, 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 HV09 VDT registered?

HV09 VDT is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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