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SV09 ZMU

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,055 mi
Last recorded132,055 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 ZMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 132,055 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 132,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotating wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished & on inner side wall down to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 116,268 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 98,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dent inner rim n/s/f

Fail 10 Apr 2013 98,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dent inner rim n/s/f

Pass 24 May 2012 79,310 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 ZMU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

SV09 ZMU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is SV09 ZMU safe to buy?

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