MOT Status
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173,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear heatshield partially insecure
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
handbrake has limited reserve travel
Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
handbrake has limited reserve travel
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted on inner edge (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 r17 93w (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SV09 ZLX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ZLX, 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 ZLX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 July 2009.
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