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SV09 XPN

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,500 mi
Last recorded134,500 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 XPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2021 134,500 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to engine stalling when acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and worn bald on inside of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear unable to check wheel bearing becouse of brake binding

Offside Front marker light not working

Pass 20 May 2020 131,626 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 126,883 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 126,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2018 122,174 miles

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

central stop lamp disconnected

Pass 23 Sep 2017 114,752 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Sep 2017 114,752 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 100,194 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,160 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 87,154 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 75,715 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 75,708 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 64,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear tyre scrubbed off on inner edge.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 64,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear tyre scrubbed off on inner edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 53,245 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012

both front tyres areshowing signs of uneven wear on the outside and inside edge

Fail 26 Apr 2012

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

both front tyres areshowing signs of uneven wear on the outside and inside edge

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 XPN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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