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AK09 VEM

2009 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,186 mi
Last recorded154,186 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VEM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 154,186 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 154,186 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 137,810 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 137,771 miles

Central Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 133,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 130,112 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 123,318 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 123,316 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Radiator support crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White light. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner track control bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner track control bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White light. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Due to brake binding. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 114,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 107,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 99,143 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 75,600 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 59,776 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,829 miles

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

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 VEM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 VEM, 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 VEM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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