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NA09 MBF

2009 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,132 mi
Last recorded128,132 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA09 MBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 128,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 120,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 120,945 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 115,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective low intensity output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective low intensity output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear seat base missing, rear seats and belts not tested

Pass 3 Jan 2023 109,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 101,187 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,221 miles

advise engine oil leak

advise n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint has wear/slight free play

advise steering arm inner joints have wear/play

Fail 12 Jan 2021 94,221 miles

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

advise engine oil leak

advise n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint has wear/slight free play

advise steering arm inner joints have wear/play

Pass 12 Feb 2020 89,218 miles

Offside Front Daytime Running lamp Inoperative

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 89,216 miles

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

Offside Front Daytime Running lamp Inoperative

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 84,975 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 84,975 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf tyre worn on inside

rear tyres worn uneven on insides

Fail 12 Feb 2018 74,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf tyre worn on inside

rear tyres worn uneven on insides

Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 62,252 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,869 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,833 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 19,663 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 14,889 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 11,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 11,754 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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NA09 MBF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NA09 MBF, 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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NA09 MBF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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