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AK59 MHL

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,146 mi
Last recorded88,146 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 88,146 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 82,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 82,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 72,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 64,013 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 61,010 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 56,506 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 47,577 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 47,577 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 46,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2017 46,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2016 44,143 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cracked

Offside Front tyre outer wall cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked between treads

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,140 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,285 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,738 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,641 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 MHL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MHL, 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 MHL registered?

AK59 MHL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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