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AK09 VDL

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,207 mi
Last recorded87,207 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VDL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 87,207 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 85,941 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 84,788 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 83,129 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 80,833 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 79,245 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 78,298 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 78,272 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 76,294 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 74,024 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,016 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,375 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,179 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,175 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,276 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 VDL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VDL, 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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What year was AK09 VDL registered?

AK09 VDL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 April 2009.

Is AK09 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 VDL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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