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AF59 HHU

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,932 mi
Last recorded131,932 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 HHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 131,932 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 131,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 122,817 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 112,713 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 112,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 111,673 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (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 Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 111,673 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (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 Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 107,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.83 mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 107,822 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.83 mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 104,838 miles

Front Inner Brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2020 102,961 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 97,042 miles

front tyres gettting low on tread

Fail 5 Feb 2019 97,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

front tyres gettting low on tread

Pass 19 Feb 2018 91,451 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 85,760 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,421 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 77,353 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,465 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 67,465 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,713 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,137 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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AF59 HHU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF59 HHU, 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 AF59 HHU registered?

AF59 HHU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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