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AK09 SOJ

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,379 mi
Last recorded201,379 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 SOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 201,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 188,022 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge

Offside Rear Inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2021 173,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 163,776 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 149,899 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 143,888 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 138,298 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges in patches (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 131,192 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (on limit) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 120,600 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 112,119 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 112,119 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 97,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRont brake discs lipped

Outer sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2013 96,588 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRont brake discs lipped

Outer sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

factory fitted sat nav installed greater than 40mm outside of zone A

Fail 5 Mar 2012 74,166 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

factory fitted sat nav installed greater than 40mm outside of zone A

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 SOJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 AK09 SOJ, 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 SOJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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