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AK09 MVY

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,289 mi
Last recorded130,289 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 MVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 130,289 miles

Driveshaft oil seals weeping from gearbox

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 127,856 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 127,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 121,387 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 114,958 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 108,825 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 108,825 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 104,892 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 103,029 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 103,029 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 94,943 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 94,932 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 87,725 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 87,723 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 80,366 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2017 80,366 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 73,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F tyre very worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,842 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,970 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,626 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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AK09 MVY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc 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 AK09 MVY, 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 MVY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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