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2009 VOLVO V50
General Information
- Registration SW59DSZ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2009
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- Expires 01 Sep 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,694 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- offside rear inner sill slightly corroded
- offside front chassis leg slightly corroded
- nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded
- nearside front chassis leg slightly corroded
- front cross member slightly corroded
- `engine service urgent` message on display
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 135,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- offside rear inner sill slightly corroded
- offside rear chassis leg slightly corroded
- nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded
- nearside rear chassis leg slightly corroded
- front cross member slightly corroded
- engine service urgent message on dash
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,800 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2025 11 Jun 20269 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 129,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
11 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,380 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2024 11 Jun 202611 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 128,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount cracked (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
10 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,142 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Long handbrake travel
- Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
10 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,207 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
9 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 121,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,345 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2021 11 Jun 202627 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 116,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
6 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,682 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2020 11 Jun 20261 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 109,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
28 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,337 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
29 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,412 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2019 11 Jun 202629 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear position light bright
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,552 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and 2mm in middle 3/4 (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and 2mm in middle 3/4 (4.1.E.1)
19 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,355 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2017 11 Jun 202618 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,407 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2016 11 Jun 202621 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,198 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2015 11 Jun 202618 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,428 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2014 11 Jun 202630 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,256 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2013 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW59DSZ was registered on 2009-12-10
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