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SW59 DVY

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

204,995 mi
Last recorded204,995 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 DVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 204,995 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 189,080 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 178,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 165,122 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 143,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front&rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 118,229 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread depth has reached the legal limit

Fail 14 Nov 2017 118,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre tread depth has reached the legal limit

Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 73,490 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,126 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust tail box hanger broken and now supported by wire

Pass 9 Jan 2014 47,625 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,570 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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SW59 DVY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DVY, 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 DVY registered?

SW59 DVY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is SW59 DVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 DVY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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