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OV59 TWE

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,522 mi
Last recorded110,522 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 TWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 110,522 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 104,904 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 102,842 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 101,592 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 101,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 92,277 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 92,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 85,357 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 84,660 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 84,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 81,597 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 77,805 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 74,337 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 74,337 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 68,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 2-3mm, bald on inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside wiper smearing slightly

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 68,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16, on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 2-3mm, bald on inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside wiper smearing slightly

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,846 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,058 miles

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

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

both beam images look dim

both front tyres worn low on shoulders

both rear tyres perished in tread and side walls,also worn low on shoulders

Pass 16 Nov 2012 35,522 miles

engine oil leak !

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 TWE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TWE, 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 TWE registered?

OV59 TWE is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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