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AK09 YXX

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,315 mi
Last recorded84,315 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 84,315 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 81,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 81,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 74,683 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 74,673 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking slight leak at piston (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,169 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,675 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,011 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 59,011 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,947 miles

Damage to nearside and offside rear tyre outer walls

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 51,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Damage to nearside and offside rear tyre outer walls

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension 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 3 Mar 2016 46,095 miles

engine cover

inner tread worn on both front tyres

under tray

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,529 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,226 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,658 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 26,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,389 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 YXX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YXX, 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 YXX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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