MOT Status
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143,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Injector leaking
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Injector leaking
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape & wearing inner tread area
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front tyre wearing inner tread area
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test 13 Pin Electrics ()
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split Around Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test 13 Pin Electrics ()
Front pads getting low
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front pads getting low
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine cover and undertray fitted.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine cover and undertray fitted.
inner eadge of o/s/f tyre geting low
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
inner eadge of o/s/f tyre geting low
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.
parking brake lever travel high.
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK09 ZTV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?
AK09 ZTV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2009.
Is AK09 ZTV safe to buy?
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