2009 Volvo V50 · 16,718 MOT tests
2009 Volvo V50 reliability
2009 Volvo V50s fail 43.8% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 V50 years (16,718 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V50s: 44.3%)
- 43.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V50s: 44.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 123,481
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,718
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 10.7% of tests fail here (33% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Volvo V50
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.7%
- Suspension17.6%
- Tyres10.7%
- Brakes9.2%
- Body, chassis and structure6.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.45%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.19%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 4.04%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.79%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.22%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.09%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.75%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.24%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.08%)
Is a 2009 Volvo V50 reliable?
2009 Volvo V50s fail 43.8% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 V50 years (16,718 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Volvo V50 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.45% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.19% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (4.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Volvo V50 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Volvo V50 shows 123,481 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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