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V50 UTP

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,859 mi
Last recorded161,859 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 UTP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 161,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 157,137 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 157,137 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 153,096 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 153,074 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 149,634 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 145,740 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 138,041 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 131,077 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 126,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 119,303 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 119,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V50 UTP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V50 UTP, 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 V50 UTP registered?

V50 UTP is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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