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SY09 SVD

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,610 mi
Last recorded153,610 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 SVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 153,610 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 140,430 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 140,252 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 129,881 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 117,154 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2021 107,627 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2021 107,608 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 95,102 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,057 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,489 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 79,425 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2014 53,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,936 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 42,936 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 31,923 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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SY09 SVD is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY09 SVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY09 SVD registered?

SY09 SVD is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is SY09 SVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY09 SVD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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