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OV59 TWN

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,109 mi
Last recorded139,109 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 TWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 139,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust Flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 139,109 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust Flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 135,011 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 134,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 125,443 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 111,999 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 92,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 84,139 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 84,137 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 80,518 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,820 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 74,817 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 68,138 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front Tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has tread undulation on inner edge of tread

Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,465 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 50,997 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 42,252 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 35,654 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 31,037 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 29,497 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 29,211 miles

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

offside front tyre bald inside edge

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 TWN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TWN, 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 TWN registered?

OV59 TWN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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