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AJ09 HKN

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,494 mi
Last recorded153,494 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 HKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 153,494 miles

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

oil leak

outer casing of rear silencer corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 16 Jun 2025 143,962 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

start of corrosion rear subframe

steering rack damp

Fail 9 Jun 2025 143,962 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

start of corrosion rear subframe

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Jun 2024 136,568 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

start of corrosion rear subframe

Pass 26 Jun 2023 130,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 126,749 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

outer casing of rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 120,795 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 116,071 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 116,071 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 107,920 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 99,637 miles

Nearside Front low tread on inner side.

Offside Front Tyre low on tread on inner side.

Fail 30 May 2018 99,630 miles

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

Nearside Front low tread on inner side.

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

Offside Front Tyre low on tread on inner side.

Pass 6 May 2017 90,404 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 80,520 miles

Both front tyres are worn smooth on inner tread almost to plies

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

n/s mirror indicator is cracked

o/s/r tyre is 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm

Fail 14 May 2016 80,520 miles

Both front tyres are worn smooth on inner tread almost to plies

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s mirror indicator is cracked

o/s/r tyre is 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 19 May 2015 75,547 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,747 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,268 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,028 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,862 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

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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AJ09 HKN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ09 HKN, 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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AJ09 HKN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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