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MJ09 MOS

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

210,080 mi
Last recorded210,080 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 MOS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 210,080 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 210,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 200,586 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2022 200,583 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damadged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face rusty & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2021 192,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 192,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 181,968 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 181,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 168,024 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 153,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 133,979 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 131,563 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edges /raised tread areas

Fail 21 Dec 2016 131,563 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edges /raised tread areas

Pass 12 Jan 2016 125,422 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 118,487 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 118,487 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 106,677 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 106,677 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 93,319 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 75,213 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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MJ09 MOS is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MJ09 MOS, 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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MJ09 MOS is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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