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OE09 UTX

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,321 mi
Last recorded203,321 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 UTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 203,321 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2016 203,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 167,714 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in the tread.

Offside Front Upper Windcreen has light stonechip damage in zone"A".

Fail 17 Sep 2014 122,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread.

Slight binding in nearside rear brake.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 122,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread.

Slight binding in nearside rear brake.

Pass 13 Jul 2013 81,237 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 53,544 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,544 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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OE09 UTX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OE09 UTX, 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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OE09 UTX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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