MOT Status
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90,503 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
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
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust heat shield loose/rattling
Front Smear from wipers
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
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
corrosion to exhaust system
rear exhaust heat shield loose rattling
uneven wear to front tyres ( 4 & 4.5mm )
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 )
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SW09 VDP registered?
SW09 VDP is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2009.
Is SW09 VDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW09 VDP shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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