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AJ59 CYX

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,670 mi
Last recorded164,670 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 CYX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 164,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 164,170 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 154,937 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 154,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 144,655 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 144,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 142,545 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 132,460 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 120,868 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A and Zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cut on rim protector. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 118,247 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer, outer skin corroded.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 118,247 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer, outer skin corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 111,011 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 104,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2018 104,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,141 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,156 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 59,769 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,227 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,882 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,872 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 CYX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CYX, 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 AJ59 CYX registered?

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

Is AJ59 CYX safe to buy?

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