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AFZ 7290

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,099 mi
Last recorded83,099 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 7290
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 83,099 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges of the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges of the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 77,254 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 69,395 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 64,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 62,256 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 62,253 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-50-17-93w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17-93w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17-93w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17-93w (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17-94v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17-94v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17-94v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,136 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 57,136 miles

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

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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AFZ 7290 is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AFZ 7290, 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 AFZ 7290 registered?

AFZ 7290 is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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