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AK09 VDX

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,881 mi
Last recorded103,881 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 103,881 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 103,881 miles

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

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 101,219 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 99,435 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 99,435 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 95,958 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 95,958 miles

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 89,921 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 89,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 88,779 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 87,600 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 81,454 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 74,667 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,483 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,803 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 61,803 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,724 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,311 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,020 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,823 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 VDX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VDX, 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 VDX registered?

AK09 VDX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is AK09 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 VDX shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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