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PX09 VOA

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,744 mi
Last recorded166,744 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 VOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 166,744 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 166,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 161,247 miles

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2024 161,247 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2023 154,454 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 143,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 137,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 129,711 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 117,293 miles

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

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2019 117,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 108,033 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 24 Oct 2018 108,028 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 98,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 88,691 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 88,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside front outer side light inoperative

Offside rear upper side light inoperative

Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,415 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 77,415 miles

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

Child seat fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 53,298 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,192 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,728 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 VOA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VOA, 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 PX09 VOA registered?

PX09 VOA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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