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SW09 VFT

2009 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,630 mi
Last recorded134,630 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 VFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 134,630 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 134,630 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 124,247 miles

Front Lower radiator support very corroded

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 124,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern kick-up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower radiator support very corroded

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 102,109 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 102,076 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 100,283 miles

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle/sil's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2020 100,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle/sil's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,966 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 88,800 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake binding on slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres both perishing and wearing inside edge

Pass 19 May 2017 80,573 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 80,573 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2016 70,393 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 70,388 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,409 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 60,409 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,234 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

oil leak from engine

outer skin of silencer corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 43,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

oil leak from engine

outer skin of silencer corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 29,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,925 miles

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

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 VFT is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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