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S3 ACS

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,012 mi
Last recorded62,012 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 ACS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 62,012 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 60,409 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 58,509 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 56,983 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 54,299 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 54,295 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall PIRELLI 205 - 50 - R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,906 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly and perishing.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 42,472 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside wiper blade smearing.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 36,936 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 36,936 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 31,114 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 28,424 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,424 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 23,611 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 19,655 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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S3 ACS is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S3 ACS, 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 S3 ACS registered?

S3 ACS is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is S3 ACS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 ACS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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