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AK59 AMU

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,435 mi
Last recorded87,435 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 AMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 87,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked on inner sidewall and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 87,435 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked on inner sidewall and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 79,190 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 79,190 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 78,695 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 77,980 miles

Front tyres cracking in treads both

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front disc slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear disc slightly corroded

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2023 77,980 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front tyres cracking in treads both

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front disc slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear disc slightly corroded

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 77,162 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 77,148 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 76,297 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

surface corrosion underneath car

Fail 25 Aug 2021 76,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion underneath car

Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,790 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 75,174 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,210 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,193 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 70,523 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 69,090 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both sides front (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 69,085 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both sides front (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 65,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front Tyre inner sidewall,offside front & rear Tyres outer sidewalls split but not deep enough to reach cords

small chips in screen

Fail 3 Sep 2014 65,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front Tyre inner sidewall,offside front & rear Tyres outer sidewalls split but not deep enough to reach cords

small chips in screen

Pass 10 Sep 2013 51,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Sep 2012 36,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK59 AMU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AMU, 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 AK59 AMU registered?

AK59 AMU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is AK59 AMU safe to buy?

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