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SV09 UCZ

2009 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,123 mi
Last recorded176,123 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 UCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 176,123 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 176,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 162,207 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 162,204 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 146,524 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 144,031 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower / rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 141,257 miles

Injector seal leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift / resting on the exhaust

Fail 16 Aug 2021 141,220 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Injector seal leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift / resting on the exhaust

Pass 19 Aug 2020 138,175 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 138,175 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 134,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 134,190 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,191 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 115,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 93,218 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine light on

traction control light on

Fail 28 Jul 2017 93,218 miles

engine light on

traction control light on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 73,764 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 73,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,581 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,793 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 46,634 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 46,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 39,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 31,879 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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SV09 UCZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SV09 UCZ, 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 SV09 UCZ registered?

SV09 UCZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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