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AK59 UCB

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,583 mi
Last recorded166,583 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 UCB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 166,583 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 166,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 148,681 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges almost to cord

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 25 Sep 2014 124,269 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 100,117 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,822 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 73,526 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 UCB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

AK59 UCB is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is AK59 UCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 UCB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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