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SY09 UCF

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,034 mi
Last recorded99,034 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 UCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 99,034 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 99,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,314 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,083 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 75,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,656 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear tyres getting low

Fail 27 Mar 2013 64,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,586 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 UCF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UCF, 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 SY09 UCF registered?

SY09 UCF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is SY09 UCF safe to buy?

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