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AJ59 FMG

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,723 mi
Last recorded150,723 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 FMG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 150,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 150,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cut In Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Req Adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 143,658 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 133,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 128,767 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 126,875 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 121,689 miles

Both rear tyres misshapen

Near side front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 115,829 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 115,720 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2016 108,294 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 108,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,286 miles

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Pass 4 Oct 2014 78,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 59,782 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,117 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 FMG is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FMG, 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 FMG is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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