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OV59 ECF

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,053 mi
Last recorded142,053 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 ECF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 142,053 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 140,082 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 137,280 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 134,959 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 134,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 133,351 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 126,883 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Dec 2020 126,883 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both(broken) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2019 117,912 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 112,024 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 103,670 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 97,404 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 91,134 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 3mm plus starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 101,714 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 75,482 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wipers slightly smearing but still gives clear visibillity

Pass 17 Dec 2012 66,168 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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OV59 ECF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OV59 ECF, 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 OV59 ECF registered?

OV59 ECF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is OV59 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 ECF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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