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SA59 VVH

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

226,272 mi
Last recorded226,272 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 VVH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 226,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

radiator support bracket heavily corroded, but radiator still secure

suspected central locking fauty, drivers door temperamental

Pass 18 Nov 2023 212,996 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 212,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 202,535 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 196,583 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Radiator cradle deteriorated/corroded

Rear Exhaust tail pipe slightly deteriorated/corroded

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface o/s & n/s (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 196,569 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake has a low effort

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge & has run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Radiator cradle deteriorated/corroded

Rear Exhaust tail pipe slightly deteriorated/corroded

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface o/s & n/s (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 192,375 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 192,375 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 190,539 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 190,538 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 182,326 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 182,322 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.5 limit (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 171,736 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 171,724 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 158,890 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 158,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 148,078 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 136,469 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Aug 2015 136,462 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edge

chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2014 126,194 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 126,194 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 100,662 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,703 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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SA59 VVH is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SA59 VVH, 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 VVH is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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