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ML09 FSO

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,308 mi
Last recorded167,308 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 FSO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 167,308 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 167,308 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 165,293 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 163,378 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 163,378 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 161,533 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 158,615 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 154,899 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 150,630 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 150,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 142,998 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 136,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edges-STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 132,407 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 127,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2014 122,970 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 118,652 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 82,284 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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ML09 FSO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 ML09 FSO, 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 ML09 FSO registered?

ML09 FSO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is ML09 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML09 FSO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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