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2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

245,231 mi
Last recorded245,231 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV59 CFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 245,231 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2025 245,231 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2024 235,763 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 223,542 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 210,794 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 205,670 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 205,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 200,511 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 197,745 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 184,335 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 177,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2018 177,198 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 168,872 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 150,408 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear heat shield insecure

osf inner steering slight play

Fail 4 Jan 2016 150,408 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear heat shield insecure

osf inner steering slight play

Fail 4 Jan 2016 150,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 116,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 94,976 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,941 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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MV59 CFU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MV59 CFU, 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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MV59 CFU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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