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OY09 TXN

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,089 mi
Last recorded142,089 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 TXN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 142,089 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 142,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 135,574 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 130,015 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 130,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 123,090 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 123,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 123,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 118,297 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 112,158 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 108,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth tread depth 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth tread depth of 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 108,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth tread depth 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth tread depth of 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 100,395 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 89,562 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 79,804 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,369 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 67,369 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,866 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 53,866 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 40,550 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,550 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 25,812 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 25,812 miles

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

205/55R16

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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OY09 TXN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OY09 TXN, 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 OY09 TXN registered?

OY09 TXN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 July 2009.

Is OY09 TXN safe to buy?

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