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AJ09 ZFB

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,121 mi
Last recorded94,121 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 ZFB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 94,121 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 91,480 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 87,404 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 83,561 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,252 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 77,003 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Aug 2020 75,132 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,542 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 69,503 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 64,630 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 58,685 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,385 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,399 miles

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 5 Aug 2014 43,399 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,059 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,111 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 27,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 26,643 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 ZFB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB registered?

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

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