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AJ59 BHO

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,546 mi
Last recorded180,546 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 BHO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 180,546 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 180,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 165,177 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and engine covers

Pass 3 Jul 2021 148,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone bushes

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

Offside Front Lower wishe bone bushes

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 141,547 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 141,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 134,377 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 123,692 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 115,522 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 115,522 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 102,303 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,554 miles

exhaust rear box very rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2015 91,554 miles

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

exhaust rear box very rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,015 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2014 73,015 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2013 56,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,582 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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AJ59 BHO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ59 BHO, 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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AJ59 BHO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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