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AK59 APU

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,505 mi
Last recorded134,505 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 APU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 134,505 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 134,495 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2020 126,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts to outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 126,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts to outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 118,473 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 118,473 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 112,214 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 106,911 miles

front lower arms have play in rear bush

o/s/r and n/s/f seat has child seat fitted cannot fully test seat belts

steering noisy in operation

Fail 26 Jul 2017 106,911 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front lower arms have play in rear bush

o/s/r and n/s/f seat has child seat fitted cannot fully test seat belts

steering noisy on operation

Fail 26 Jul 2017 106,911 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front lower arms have play in rear bush

o/s/r and n/s/f seat has child seat fitted cannot fully test seat belts

steering noisy on operation

Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,946 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 93,946 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 78,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2014 64,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,980 miles

nearside rear seat belt not tested due to fitment of child seat.

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 APU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 APU, 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 APU registered?

AK59 APU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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