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RV59 UWW

2009 Volvo V50

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,375 mi
Last recorded199,375 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 UWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 199,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp inop

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge and areas of 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 199,367 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge and areas of 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 193,435 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 182,701 miles

Nearside Rear fog inop

Offside Front Inner cv boot weeping grease

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

rear park brake 3 / 4 notches free play

Fail 28 Aug 2018 182,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog inop

Offside Front Inner cv boot weeping grease

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

rear park brake 3 / 4 notches free play

Pass 6 Sep 2017 169,545 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 169,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both RED with overheating (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 155,127 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dull/yellow (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dull/yellow (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 155,127 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dull/yellow (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dull/yellow (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 146,042 miles

Internal headlamp adjustment reset

Item removed from view before test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished in tread and worn on inner edges

Undertray fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 9 Sep 2015 146,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Internal headlamp adjustment reset

Item removed from view before test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished in tread and worn on inner edges

Undertray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Sep 2014 138,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle is fitted with aftermarket H.I.D. lamps - no headlamp cleaning or automatic levelling system fitted.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 127,004 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 116,643 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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RV59 UWW is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RV59 UWW, 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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RV59 UWW is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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