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AJ59 CZA

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,389 mi
Last recorded153,389 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 CZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 153,389 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 131,305 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 124,386 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 124,384 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 112,671 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 112,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 92,578 miles

Diesel additive reservoir showing signs of a leak

Light cracking to rear tyre tread

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2018 92,578 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Diesel additive reservoir showing signs of a leak

Light cracking to rear tyre tread

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 11 May 2017 84,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement leaking (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,082 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2015 58,990 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 45,692 miles

All pads and disc's low

osf tyre 2mm

Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,901 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 CZA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CZA, 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 CZA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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