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AK59 MHN

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,013 mi
Last recorded30,013 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 MHN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 30,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 30,002 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 27,540 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread low and tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 24,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Fail 30 Nov 2023 24,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2022 22,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged/cracking and perishing, Recommend replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged/cracking and perishing, Recommend replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 22,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged/cracking and perishing, Recommend replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged/cracking and perishing, Recommend replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 22,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Road tyre cracking and perishing, Recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Road tyre cracking and perishing, Recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 21,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 21,618 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 21,618 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 20,489 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 19,752 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 18,061 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,452 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,589 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 15,576 miles

Off side rear tyre outer side wall has irregular shape

Unable to obtain smoke or speed signal from vehcle

Pass 17 Aug 2012 14,121 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 MHN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MHN, 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 MHN registered?

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

Is AK59 MHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 MHN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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