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AFZ 9908

2009 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,187 mi
Last recorded119,187 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 9908
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 119,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake lever travel close to maximum upper limit

Fail 18 May 2026 119,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face only partly used (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face only partly used (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake lever travel close to maximum upper limit

Pass 12 May 2025 114,072 miles

Both side front inner brake disc in poor condition

Both side rear brake disc in slighty poor condition

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhuast hangers corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 May 2025 114,072 miles

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

Both side front inner brake disc in poor condition

Both side rear brake disc in slighty poor condition

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhuast hangers corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 108,505 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Exhaust flexi pipe and hangers slightly deteriorated

Front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs lipped and in slightly poor condition on inside face

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2024 108,502 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Exhaust flexi pipe and hangers slightly deteriorated

Front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs lipped and in slightly poor condition on inside face

Nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2023 104,067 miles

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 104,067 miles

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 99,876 miles

Forward exhaust mount broken

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 93,877 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Mid exhaust hanger broken

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2020 88,036 miles

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated and hanger in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2019 82,160 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 73,500 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,287 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 66,283 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 9908 is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AFZ 9908, 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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AFZ 9908 is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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