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SW59 DVK

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,347 mi
Last recorded138,347 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 DVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 138,347 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 131,438 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 125,027 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 125,027 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 118,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 113,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 111,844 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 107,353 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pipes heavily greased

small leak from diesel additive tank

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2017 107,353 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pipes heavily greased

small leak from diesel additive tank

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2016 101,781 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 95,826 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 90,126 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 82,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in tread of nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2012 60,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre badly worn on edges

offside rear tyre tread wearing low and badly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 60,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre badly worn on edges

offside rear tyre tread wearing low and badly worn on inner edge

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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SW59 DVK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW59 DVK, 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 SW59 DVK registered?

SW59 DVK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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