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RE09 DTY

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,588 mi
Last recorded146,588 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 DTY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 146,588 miles

Emission limit label missing

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Radiator support corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2023 139,270 miles

Emissions stamp label missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 132,678 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 132,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 109,797 miles

Engine under tray loose at rear.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 109,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Engine under tray loose at rear.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 91,374 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 May 2019 83,808 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,046 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 59,991 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,198 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 37,237 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 26,773 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2013 19,225 miles

ALL TYRES AGE CRACKING.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2012 13,558 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s headlight aim will not adjust (lower than o/s )

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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RE09 DTY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RE09 DTY, 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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RE09 DTY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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