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AJ09 RWU

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,273 mi
Last recorded156,273 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 156,273 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 148,067 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 140,484 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 140,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 132,623 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 115,832 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Oct 2020 97,340 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 97,180 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

hand brake travel high

Fail 11 Oct 2019 79,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 72,307 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 68,094 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 14 Nov 2016 62,786 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 62,786 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,961 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 45,538 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 36,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 5 Jun 2012 30,009 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 RWU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RWU, 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 AJ09 RWU registered?

AJ09 RWU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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