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PY09 FMD

2009 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,372 mi
Last recorded78,372 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 FMD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2022 78,372 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount is slightly noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 73,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket has broken off plus front flexi pipe is corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus o/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 64,128 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 60,765 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 55,691 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe to rack (2.3.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 50,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2015 42,910 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,314 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 29,607 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 20,339 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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PY09 FMD is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 PY09 FMD, 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 PY09 FMD registered?

PY09 FMD is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 June 2009.

Is PY09 FMD safe to buy?

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