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J5 DPY

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,116 mi
Last recorded100,116 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 DPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 100,116 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 88,767 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 79,422 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 74,658 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bushes deteriorated. o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 69,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 69,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 64,198 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 60,768 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 56,114 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,880 miles

Both front tyres in poor condition with wear to edges and craking/perished.

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Very slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencr outer skin corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 45,046 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread area

Fail 26 Jan 2017 45,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,055 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 36,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,364 miles

oversills fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 30,220 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 29,179 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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J5 DPY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J5 DPY, 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 J5 DPY registered?

J5 DPY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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