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2009 VOLVO V50
General Information
- Registration SW59DVL
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2009
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- Expires 16 Oct 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 163,278 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Radiator crossmember corroded
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
10 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,831 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear 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))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
13 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 132,410 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
6 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 132,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- exhaust heatshield insecure
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,354 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,651 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 102,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,301 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2021 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,979 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,979 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
6 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,414 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- engine cover and undertray fitted, covering testable items.
- cover over back seats, child seat in n/s/r seat - rear seatbelts not tested.
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- engine cover and undertray fitted, covering testable items.
- cover over back seats, child seat in n/s/r seat - rear seatbelts not tested.
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,269 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted
- rear brake pads and discs worn
24 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 57,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bald on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake pads and discs worn
- engine covers and under trays fitted
16 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,711 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2017 11 Jun 202615 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,300 MI
Expiry date: 31 Dec 2016 11 Jun 202615 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 37,300 MI
11 Jun 20262 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 316,699 MI
Expiry date: 31 Dec 2015 11 Jun 20263 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,218 MI
Expiry date: 31 Dec 2014 11 Jun 202611 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,778 MI
Expiry date: 31 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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SW59DVL was registered on 2009-12-31
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