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OV59 ECX

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,840 mi
Last recorded188,840 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 ECX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 188,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror unit has minor damage

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

both rear tyres worn uneven with smooth inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2023 188,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached has detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror unit has minor damage

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

both rear tyres worn uneven with smooth inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2022 174,461 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 164,402 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 164,402 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2020 154,968 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 154,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 143,357 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2018 131,512 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 128,781 miles

All four brake discs worn and corroded.

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Some slight imbalance on rear brakes.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 118,842 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 108,886 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2015 108,882 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2014 96,464 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 63,466 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 ECX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

OV59 ECX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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