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AG09 KOU

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

147,991 mi
Last recorded147,991 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 KOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 147,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush coming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush coming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 131,945 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 115,784 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box outer skin loose not blowing at time of test (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 115,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box outer skin loose not blowing at time of test (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (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))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 98,409 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on their inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroding, not blowing and still secure

Pass 11 Jun 2021 85,412 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box outer metal skin corroded system still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 82,073 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front scrubbed on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroding, not blowing at time of test

slight play in the n/s steering rod (drumstick)

slight play in the o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,782 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 75,011 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,941 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,765 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on their inner edges (4.1.E.1)

front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are getting weak

rear exhaust bracket corroding, still secure

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,839 miles

very slight play in the o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,983 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,699 miles

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

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

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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AG09 KOU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AG09 KOU, 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 AG09 KOU registered?

AG09 KOU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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