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OE09 UUB

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

201,496 mi
Last recorded201,496 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 UUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 201,496 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Light unit lens cracked and damaged - no affect on light output

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Dim (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Light unit lens cracked and damaged - no affect on light output

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin coming away

Wipers slight smear

Pass 3 Dec 2024 192,610 miles

Headlamp alignment at its lowest point on both sides and adjusters no longer working

Nearside Side repeater dim

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 192,610 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp alignment at its lowest point on both sides and adjusters no longer working

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

Nearside Side repeater dim

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 182,105 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 182,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split badly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 170,834 miles

o/s inner c.v. boot damp!

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2021 159,359 miles

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

o/s/f inner c.v. booy tiny split & damp

Pass 10 Dec 2020 149,596 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 141,574 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 130,209 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 117,608 miles

rear tyres low

small dent n/s/r rim

Pass 22 Dec 2016 111,030 miles

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

front tyres wearing at inner edge

Fail 22 Dec 2016 111,030 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front tyres wearing at inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2015 104,421 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,811 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 81,615 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,450 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 72,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

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 UUB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 OE09 UUB, 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 UUB is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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