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AK09 YFV

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,131 mi
Last recorded73,131 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 73,131 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 71,962 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 69,438 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 66,370 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 63,352 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 63,350 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking Just behind front subframe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 60,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Stones Embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,564 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,119 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 21 Mar 2019 55,106 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,845 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge //tread deterorating (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 46,992 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge //tread deterorating (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,198 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,677 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,669 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,053 miles

engine oil on minimum!!

Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,581 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 YFV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

AK09 YFV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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