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AK59 KBF

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,035 mi
Last recorded145,035 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 145,035 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 140,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 137,227 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 135,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 129,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper tail lamp not working

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2017 129,162 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing rear (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper tail lamp not working

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2016 118,126 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

ns parking brake low effort

Fail 9 Sep 2016 116,840 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Unable to test rear seat belts as seats folded down

outer sill covers fitted stopping inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 10 Sep 2015 97,194 miles

Centre Exhaust bracket wearing thin

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,292 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,328 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and close to wear bars

Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,693 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 35,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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 KBF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KBF, 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 KBF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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