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AK59 UCA

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,292 mi
Last recorded103,292 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 UCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 103,292 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 102,590 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 99,609 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 3 Oct 2023 99,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Oct 2022 94,983 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on tyre face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both tyre worn on inner

Fail 3 Oct 2022 94,983 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on tyre face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both tyre worn on inner

Pass 23 Sep 2021 90,774 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm and worn bald on edges of tread

Nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread and worn out of shape

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split but still holding grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside rear parking brake efficiency only just meets the minimum requirements

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge of tread

Pass 24 Sep 2020 84,283 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,833 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 68,102 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 68,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working no water on screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working no water on screen (3.5 (a))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 59,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,264 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 50,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 41,765 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,304 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,556 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,918 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 UCA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc 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 UCA, 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 UCA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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