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AF09 VAV

2009 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,293 mi
Last recorded162,293 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 162,293 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 162,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 154,832 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 154,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 144,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 135,374 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 124,207 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 115,681 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 106,976 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 97,768 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 87,552 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 73,281 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 72,295 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,189 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 45,707 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,135 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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AF09 VAV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AF09 VAV, 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 AF09 VAV registered?

AF09 VAV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is AF09 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 VAV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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