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AK09 MUP

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,028 mi
Last recorded159,028 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 MUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 159,028 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 154,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 152,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 148,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre starting to perish ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 148,661 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre starting to perish ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 144,737 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 140,371 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 138,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 122,237 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 98,899 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 95,897 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,188 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 81,188 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,661 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 64,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 48,153 miles

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

all brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,153 miles

all brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 35,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AK09 MUP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK09 MUP, 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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AK09 MUP is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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