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AC59 BAM

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,624 mi
Last recorded125,624 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC59 BAM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 125,624 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 125,624 miles

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Dog buckle jammed (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 118,269 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 118,257 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt unclipped (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Unclipped (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 110,606 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 110,604 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 105,165 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 97,910 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 93,476 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,259 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 79,592 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 70,866 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 62,105 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 55,867 miles

engine covers fitted

offside rear tyre perished

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,652 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,512 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,569 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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AC59 BAM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AC59 BAM, 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 AC59 BAM registered?

AC59 BAM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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