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OV09 HYW

2009 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,332 mi
Last recorded103,332 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 HYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 103,332 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 103,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 90,894 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 77,286 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 74,036 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 73,849 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,848 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 67,847 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 May 2017 61,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 May 2017 61,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 wearing both inner and outer edge

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

Nearside Rear one of two side lights inop

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 54,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 45,838 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,771 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 31,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 31,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 24,611 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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OV09 HYW is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OV09 HYW, 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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What year was OV09 HYW registered?

OV09 HYW is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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