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2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

59,364 mi
Last recorded59,364 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 PCB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 59,364 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 58,333 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 56,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 56,842 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 54,750 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 52,517 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 50,826 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 48,463 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,697 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 43,240 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 40,366 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 37,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 33,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn out of shape on inner shoulders and slightly perrished

Pass 28 Oct 2013 29,890 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,859 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 26,762 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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V3 PCB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 V3 PCB, 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 V3 PCB registered?

V3 PCB is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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