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AK09 MVL

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,673 mi
Last recorded146,673 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 MVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 146,673 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions tested no reading

Fail 18 Mar 2024 146,672 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions tested no reading

Pass 28 Mar 2023 140,931 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 140,921 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 133,338 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 127,786 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

delaminating to number plates

n/s side repeater damaged

n/s/f mirror damaged

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush splitting/weak

n/s/f tyre bold inner edge - wearing thin - recommend replace

n/s/r brake disc heavily corroded

rear tyres wearing inner edges

separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

slight play in both rear drop links

wear to rear lower control arms and rear lower main arm bushes

windscreen chipped

Fail 24 Feb 2021 127,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

delaminating to number plates

n/s side repeater damaged

n/s/f mirror damaged

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush splitting/weak

n/s/f tyre bold inner edge - wearing thin - recommend replace

n/s/r brake disc heavily corroded

rear tyres wearing inner edges

separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

slight play in both rear drop links

wear to rear lower control arms and rear lower main arm bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Feb 2020 123,340 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn/going bold inner edges

check n/s/r seat belt as best as possible due to child seat fitted

perishing/wear to rear lower outer control arm bushes and rear lower main arm bushes

slight play in both rear drop links

some separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

some splitting to front wishbones rear bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Feb 2019 114,907 miles

check n/s/r seat belt as best as possible due to child seat fitted

o/s/r number plate light not working

some corrosion to rear brake discs

some front brake imbalance -

splitting to front wishbones rear bushes

wear/separating to rear lower control arm inner bushes and rear trailing arm front bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Feb 2018 105,357 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

both rear lower control arm bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate

both rear tyres worn inner edges

nearside rear lower main arm outer bush starting to wear

slight fluctuation both front foot brakes

Fail 2 Feb 2018 105,357 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

both rear lower control arm bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate

both rear tyres worn inner edges

nearside rear lower main arm outer bush starting to wear

residue at nearside rear caliper dust cover - no obvious leak

Pass 22 Feb 2017 98,845 miles

checked n/s/r seat belt as best as possible due to child seat fitted

n/s/f tyre worn edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2017 98,763 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

checked n/s/r seat belt as best as possible due to child seat fitted

n/s/f tyre worn edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2016 90,271 miles

separating to both rear lower control arm outer bushes

splitting stating to both front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 1 Feb 2016 90,271 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

separating to both rear lower control arm outer bushes

splitting stating to both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,712 miles

both front tyres wear edges

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating/weakening

both rear trailing arm bushes seperating

slight judder both front footbrakes

Fail 24 Feb 2014 68,171 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,171 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,152 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,545 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 41,538 miles

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

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

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 MVL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 MVL, 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 MVL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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