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AK59 AKU

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,272 mi
Last recorded139,272 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 AKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 139,272 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 139,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 137,616 miles

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))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 137,616 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 128,972 miles

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))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 128,970 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 121,417 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 115,510 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 112,807 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,569 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 95,502 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 95,502 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 84,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 73,652 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 60,821 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 60,821 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 48,884 miles

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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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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