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NA09 OVZ

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,583 mi
Last recorded145,583 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA09 OVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 145,583 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 145,583 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 141,079 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 141,079 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 136,590 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 128,707 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,283 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 123,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 121,378 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 108,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 95,839 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,638 miles

Strong advise both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2015 69,306 miles

Centre Rear exhaust has slight blow

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit2.5mm and worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit 3.2mm and worn inner edge

Offside steering arm has slight play

both front tyres worn and stepped inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2015 69,306 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear exhaust has slight blow

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit2.5mm and worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit 3.2mm and worn inner edge

Offside steering arm has slight play

both front tyres worn and stepped inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2014 56,128 miles

Emissions too clean to be recorded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,561 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 38,744 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,744 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2012 30,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OVZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OVZ, 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 OVZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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