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PX09 DVO

2009 Volvo V50

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,879 mi
Last recorded155,879 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 DVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 155,879 miles

Nearside Park brake effort weak

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 155,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Park brake effort weak

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 144,947 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 144,933 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))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 144,877 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INNER EDGES.(205-55X16W) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play COULD MAKE KNOCKING NOISE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 144,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ADVISE REPLACE BOTH SIDES & TRACKING. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Undertray insecure ENGINE UNDER TRAY INSECURE. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper REAR CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT SHOWING DIM LIGHT?

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INNER EDGES.(205-55X16W) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play COULD MAKE KNOCKING NOISE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 137,326 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 137,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 131,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.8MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST TAIL SILENCER CRACKED / BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 1.7MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.1MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.5MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 131,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.8MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST TAIL SILENCER CRACKED / BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 1.7MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.1MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.5MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 124,064 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 124,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 112,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front DIPPED BEAM POOR

Fail 27 Aug 2020 112,394 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front DIPPED BEAM POOR

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 100,820 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 86,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 79,483 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 67,141 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 63,773 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 63,762 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,072 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,587 miles

service warning lamp illuminated

Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,152 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 33,867 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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PX09 DVO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PX09 DVO, 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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PX09 DVO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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