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AJ59 CPU

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,715 mi
Last recorded140,715 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 CPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 140,715 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 140,602 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 134,800 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 131,096 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 125,253 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 125,252 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure mounting no longer attached to the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 117,412 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 108,012 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 102,240 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 92,502 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 92,499 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 87,384 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 69,221 miles

Nearside Front side marker out

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres castlating on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,174 miles

Offside Front slight wear on inside edge of tyre

e oils tank has slight leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 50,503 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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,058 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 34,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 34,245 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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AJ59 CPU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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