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V5 CVP

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,480 mi
Last recorded116,480 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 CVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 116,480 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 106,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 98,459 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 90,655 miles

Engine system service urgent message on screen but no engine management light illuminated.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 83,252 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 83,252 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 82,879 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 82,471 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 81,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake cables ends corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2019 81,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake cables ends corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight crack. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 78,537 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight crack. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 69,708 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both front wishbone bushes have deteriorated slightly. (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays and engine covers fitted. Preventing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 69,708 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both front wishbone bushes have deteriorated slightly. (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays and engine covers fitted. Preventing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 59,003 miles

N/S headlight damaged.

Fail 10 Jun 2016 58,849 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S headlight damaged.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 48,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 37,181 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 24,478 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all four tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,188 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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V5 CVP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V5 CVP, 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 V5 CVP registered?

V5 CVP is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is V5 CVP safe to buy?

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