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AK59 MFE

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,788 mi
Last recorded102,788 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 MFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2025 102,788 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 91,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 1 Oct 2023 81,643 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,353 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,896 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 58,980 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 58,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 56,407 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 52,487 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 53,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 49,148 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 49,148 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 41,986 miles

back box outer skin slightly corroded

very mild sidewall damage nsf tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2016 41,986 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

back box outer skin slightly corroded

very mild sidewall damage nsf tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2015 37,861 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 37,861 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 32,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers blade starting to smear slightly.

rera tryres getting low at edges

Fail 16 Sep 2013 27,811 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 16 Sep 2013 27,811 miles

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 18 Sep 2012 23,084 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 MFE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 MFE, 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 MFE is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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