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AK09 VEX

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

182,298 mi
Last recorded182,298 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VEX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 182,298 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 180,417 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 178,029 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear back plate missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight handbrake travel

Pass 1 Nov 2022 175,594 miles

radiator support rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2021 173,068 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 171,179 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 168,659 miles

Front fuel pipes corroded at clip

Pass 18 Apr 2018 166,209 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded at bulkhead clip ()

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread but no cords exposed

Pass 2 May 2017 164,056 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 158,454 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 150,979 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 142,548 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 113,168 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 86,580 miles

nearside front & offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2012 86,580 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front & offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

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 VEX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

AK09 VEX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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