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AK09 UWN

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,642 mi
Last recorded147,642 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 UWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 147,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 147,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 146,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 143,476 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 139,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 139,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 136,805 miles

Offside Rear Upper side light

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 132,501 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 132,501 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 129,660 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (OSF & NSF). (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear exhaust box ( corroded )outer skin of exhaust comming away from exhaust box.

Pass 1 Feb 2019 113,709 miles

Offside Front wing mirror cover slightly loose

rear exhaust box ( corroded )outer skin of exhaust comming away from exhaust box

Fail 1 Feb 2019 113,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror cover slightly loose

rear exhaust box ( corroded )outer skin of exhaust comming away from exhaust box

Pass 30 Jan 2018 97,182 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,008 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHES STARTING TO DELAMINATE....

EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,167 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 67,167 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,922 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 54,922 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,077 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 38,643 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,643 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,063 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 UWN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UWN, 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 UWN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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