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OY09 VLN

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,300 mi
Last recorded137,300 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 VLN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 137,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch, near strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 137,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 123,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 123,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 110,948 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2022 99,367 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 88,142 miles

Rear tyres feathered

Pass 21 Jul 2020 78,030 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 73,311 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer casing rusting and peeling off

Fail 14 Aug 2019 73,311 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f replace h7 bulb at time of test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer casing rusting and peeling off

Pass 16 Aug 2018 67,879 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 67,879 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,954 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rusting outer casing

Fail 10 Aug 2017 62,954 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rusting outer casing

Pass 24 Aug 2016 57,272 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f (3.5.1g)

rear exh box rusted and outer casing peeling

Fail 24 Aug 2016 57,272 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s/r upper (1.1.A.3b)

rear exh box rusted and outer casing peeling

Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,898 miles

Both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2015 51,898 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,309 miles

slight damage to n/s/r inner wheel rim

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,894 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,631 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2012 30,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner 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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OY09 VLN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VLN, 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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OY09 VLN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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