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AK09 YYA

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,427 mi
Last recorded167,427 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 167,427 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 166,606 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside windscreen has stone chip

Pass 18 Jun 2022 157,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 157,859 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Small split. Ply visible. 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp projected beam image dim

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 146,941 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 146,941 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge. 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 139,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 139,215 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 131,395 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 131,395 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 130,015 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 128,371 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 115,268 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 98,247 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,842 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 80,832 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 66,582 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 66,581 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,236 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 47,235 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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 YYA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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