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AK09 VEU

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,945 mi
Last recorded141,945 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 141,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 130,784 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 130,781 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer burst (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 122,632 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 122,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 102,353 miles

Exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 102,353 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 93,267 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All Rear Seats ()

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 93,267 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All Rear Seats ()

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,523 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 85,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 73,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Small cut on osr tyre sidewall. Rear exhaust box slightly deterioated.

Fail 26 Feb 2015 73,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Small cut on osr tyre sidewall. Rear exhaust box slightly deterioated.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,390 miles

left rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 62,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

left rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,432 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,289 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 VEU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

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

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