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SW09 VDP

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,503 mi
Last recorded90,503 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 VDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 90,503 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 88,515 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 86,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 84,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 82,110 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 79,096 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 78,105 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box, slight blow along seam (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust heat shield (tunnel) loose and rattling

Fail 6 May 2021 78,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box, slight blow along seam (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust heat shield (tunnel) loose and rattling

Pass 15 May 2020 75,443 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 75,443 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

Front Smear from wipers

Pass 17 May 2019 72,886 miles

Front smear from wipers

Oil on gearbox area

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corrosion to multiple pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fluid residue on steering rack pinion seal

Fail 16 May 2019 72,883 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged hand brake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Front smear from wipers

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

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

Oil on gearbox area

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corrosion to multiple pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fluid residue on steering rack pinion seal

Pass 22 May 2018 68,141 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

rear exhaust heat shield loose rattling

uneven wear to front tyres ( 4 & 4.5mm )

Fail 15 May 2018 68,141 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

rear exhaust heat shield loose rattling

uneven wear to front tyres ( 4 & 4.5mm )

Pass 22 May 2017 63,762 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 63,762 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 62,575 miles

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

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

front discs in poor condition

radiator cross member corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 62,575 miles

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

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

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

front discs in poor condition

radiator cross member corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,071 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding

Fail 29 Oct 2015 58,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,058 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 39,549 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,655 miles

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

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

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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SW09 VDP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SW09 VDP, 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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SW09 VDP is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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