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AJ09 RWL

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,993 mi
Last recorded131,993 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 RWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 131,993 miles

Nearside Rear tyre distorted 2154518

Fail 12 May 2025 131,830 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre distorted 2154518

Pass 17 May 2024 125,861 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 118,596 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 113,257 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 107,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear and main tread 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear main tread over 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 103,171 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 96,138 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 87,129 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 81,860 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2017 81,860 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 76,391 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 76,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,897 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 62,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 62,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,207 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 41,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Fail 17 May 2012 41,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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 RWL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RWL, 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 RWL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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