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J500 CRR

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,134 mi
Last recorded148,134 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 CRR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 148,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 140,881 miles

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

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

radiator support beam badly corroded and holed

Pass 11 Dec 2023 133,710 miles

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

Radiator bracket corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 126,555 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 120,605 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 117,295 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable inner gaiter starting to perish (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 117,295 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable inner gaiter starting to perish (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 108,734 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 97,594 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,360 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 79,282 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 79,282 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 69,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,151 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 42,286 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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J500 CRR is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J500 CRR, 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 J500 CRR registered?

J500 CRR is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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