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SA59 VVF

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,761 mi
Last recorded130,761 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 VVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 130,761 miles

all under side of vehicle is starting to corrode

boot floor and chasis legs are heavily corroded

both off side and near side inner and outer strut tops are starting to corrode

both rear tyres are starting to scrub on inner edge

front panel and rear box sections are heavily corrode

front subframe is heavily corroded

slight movement on off side front anti-roll-bar-link

Pass 1 Oct 2019 125,045 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 124,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both rear wheels (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 115,891 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 107,860 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 107,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2016 91,486 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 75,350 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,618 miles

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,856 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 50,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 36,360 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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SA59 VVF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA59 VVF, 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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SA59 VVF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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