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RS09 AMS

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,539 mi
Last recorded146,539 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS09 AMS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 146,539 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 139,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in engine bay suspect injector seal (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Marked by drivers wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 139,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in engine bay suspect injector seal (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Marked by drivers wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 127,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 116,750 miles

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape on inside

Pass 4 May 2019 114,987 miles

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

Under tray fitted.

Fail 1 May 2019 114,913 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 2 May 2018 103,311 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 103,311 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 May 2017 86,211 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 86,211 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,089 miles

Both rear tyre wearing inner edge, n/s devoid of tread and castleated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc show wear & advise replacing (3.5.1g)

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorating, very slight leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 66,286 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 56,084 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 55,985 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,843 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,189 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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RS09 AMS is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RS09 AMS, 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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RS09 AMS is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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