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OV59 ECW

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,046 mi
Last recorded139,046 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 139,046 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 136,974 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 127,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 127,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Nov 2022 118,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 109,379 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 101,059 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 101,059 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 93,081 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,978 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 77,799 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perished on tread but not excessive

Fail 10 Jul 2017 77,799 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front tyre is perished on tread but not excessive

Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,117 miles

unable to provide emission printout due to low emissions

Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,517 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 73,517 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,744 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,623 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,520 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 ECW is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

OV59 ECW is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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