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AK59 MFO

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,901 mi
Last recorded154,901 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 MFO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 154,901 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 147,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 140,766 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/R and N/S/R (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R and N/S/R - Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 140,766 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/R and N/S/R (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R and N/S/R - Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 134,881 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slightly more worn than N/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 128,661 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 122,605 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 122,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 112,862 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 101,841 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 90,105 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 72,428 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,496 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 11 Sep 2013 50,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,146 miles

Plastic sill panels fitted

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 MFO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MFO, 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 MFO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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