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AK59 MBV

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

168,799 mi
Last recorded168,799 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 MBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2024 168,799 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 165,084 miles

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

engine vibration

pag oil tank damp

Fail 16 Aug 2023 165,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine vibration

pag oil tank damp

Pass 9 Sep 2022 155,868 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Fluid leak, but not excessive DPF ADDERTIVE TANK APPEARS TO BE LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive DPF ADDERTIVE TANK APPEARS TO BE LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

HEAD LAMP AIM A BIT LOW ,AJUSTERS NOT WORKING.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING.(URGENT!) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

SUSPECT DUEL MASS FLYWHEEL WORN OUT.

Fail 7 Sep 2022 155,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSR TYRE CUT TO CORDS INNER SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. WRONG SIZE TYRE & WHEEL ON OSF (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed NSF TYRE SHOWING CORDS ON INNER SHOULDER. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OSR TYRE SHOWING CORDS INNER SHOULDER.(205-50X17W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Fluid leak, but not excessive DPF ADDERTIVE TANK APPEARS TO BE LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive DPF ADDERTIVE TANK APPEARS TO BE LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

HEAD LAMP AIM A BIT LOW ,AJUSTERS NOT WORKING.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING.(URGENT!) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

SUSPECT DUEL MASS FLYWHEEL WORN OUT.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 146,021 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre inner tread edge worn

Fail 10 Aug 2021 146,021 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre inner tread edge worn

Pass 12 Aug 2020 138,226 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel addive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 138,226 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel addive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 113,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 113,924 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 122,380 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 118,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside repeater lens cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2017 118,052 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside repeater lens cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2016 103,579 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall , no cords or ply exposed at time of test

nearside rear reflector cracked

offside front marker lamp inoperative

offside repeater lamp cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2016 103,577 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall , no cords or ply exposed at time of test

nearside rear reflector cracked

offside front marker lamp inoperative

offside repeater lamp cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2015 86,904 miles

Nearside Front Damage sidewall

Fail 3 Sep 2015 86,845 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Damage sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,295 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 71,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,189 miles

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 MBV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MBV, 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 MBV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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