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AK59 LXV

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,396 mi
Last recorded68,396 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 68,396 miles

General corrosion to suspension, coil springs and exhaust

Pass 6 Sep 2024 64,991 miles

Coil springs corroidng

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Going bald inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally bald on inner edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 64,991 miles

Coil springs corroidng

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Going bald inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally bald on inner edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 58,330 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 58,330 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 53,831 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 31 Aug 2021 50,181 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

front subframe becoming corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2021 50,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust becoming corroded

front subframe becoming corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 48,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust becoming corroded

rear subframe becoming corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 46,140 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 46,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 42,515 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 37,604 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,918 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 33,918 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 27,369 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 22,883 miles

O/s/f tyre cracked and wearing on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 19,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 14,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 LXV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXV, 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 LXV registered?

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

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