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AJ09 PZP

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,926 mi
Last recorded168,926 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 PZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 168,926 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 162,915 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 162,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 158,689 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 156,407 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 148,415 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section has a minor blow

Fail 3 Mar 2021 148,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust rear section has a minor blow

Pass 17 Mar 2020 137,994 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 137,994 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 117,657 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 95,489 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 89,620 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 88,453 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,240 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 69,878 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,780 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,280 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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AJ09 PZP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ09 PZP, 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 PZP is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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