MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,272 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.61mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.67mm (5.2.3 (e))
advise under trays fitted
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.61mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.67mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
advise under trays fitted
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipes damp
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front amber running lamp not working
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)
Offside Rear tyre cut in sidewall not to cords
Rear exhaust corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)
nails in both rear tyres
Nearside Front Coolant leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip repair? (8.3.1d)
cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of components underneath
nearside front daytimer amber running lamp not working
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Coolant leak ()
cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of components underneath
nearside front daytimer amber running lamp not working
rear exhaust corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cuts in offside rear tyre sidewall but not to cords
rear eexhaust outer casing deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust back box badly corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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AK59 AKU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 AK59 AKU, 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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AK59 AKU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 September 2009.
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