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AK58 FHW

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,681 mi
Last recorded154,681 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 FHW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 154,681 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 154,570 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 144,403 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured. ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 144,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 138,219 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 128,741 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 121,902 miles

both front inner cv gators split but not letting in water

Pass 10 Sep 2020 114,966 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 114,966 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 106,140 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 106,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 103,911 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 98,240 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,491 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Jun 2017 93,491 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed near side front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed off side front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 80,763 miles

both front suspension bottom arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 8 Jun 2016 80,763 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed off side rear tyre on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

both front suspension bottom arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 9 Jun 2015 66,761 miles

both front tyres bald on inside edges need replaceing

both rear tyres worn on inside edges also inside of off side tyre starting to crack

Fail 27 May 2014 50,568 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 May 2014 50,568 miles

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,700 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 36,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 33,551 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 24,906 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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AK58 FHW is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK58 FHW, 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 AK58 FHW registered?

AK58 FHW is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 January 2009.

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