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ND09 PYJ

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,014 mi
Last recorded147,014 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND09 PYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 147,014 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Gearbox mounting defective stabalizer ()

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 147,013 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Gearbox mounting defective stabalizer ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 138,445 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 138,445 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 131,481 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 131,481 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 121,810 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 109,616 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Brake Discs all round corroded worn

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge, but meets requirements over the centre three quarters of the tyre width

Oil leak

Rear Number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 20 Dec 2018 109,616 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Brake Discs all round corroded worn

Brake lever excessively worn Park Brake Lever had to much travel, adjusted up (1.1.15 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge, but meets requirements over the centre three quarters of the tyre width

Oil leak

Rear Number plate deteriorated slightly

Windscreen washer not working top up water done (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 102,753 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 102,346 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive oil leak (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 82,852 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2016 82,812 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn uneaven inner edges nearly down to cords

rear tyre is dangerous

Pass 18 May 2015 74,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear shock absorber loosing dampening effect

offside rear tyre mishaped

Pass 30 May 2014 68,023 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2014 68,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2013 59,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2012 44,648 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,648 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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ND09 PYJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ND09 PYJ, 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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ND09 PYJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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