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AK09 VZW

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,803 mi
Last recorded106,803 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 106,803 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 106,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 89,120 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 97,427 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 95,024 miles

Nearside Front mirror damage cover missing

Pass 23 Jan 2018 88,823 miles

Front cover missing on mirror passanger side

Pass 3 Nov 2016 79,380 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 79,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 62,082 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,551 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 41,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,743 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,694 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 30,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VZW is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

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

Is AK09 VZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 VZW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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