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AK59 UCV

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

183,717 mi
Last recorded183,717 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 UCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 183,717 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 173,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 166,744 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 163,758 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 149,881 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 130,085 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 112,342 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 96,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 88,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 80,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 68,971 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front both bald on the inner shoulder close to the base cord

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,972 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,159 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 UCV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

AK59 UCV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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