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AK59 YAA

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

192,596 mi
Last recorded192,596 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 192,596 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust box and mounting brackets corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2020 192,590 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail, cuts and going out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust box and mounting brackets corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 185,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess chaffing on trailing arm (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess chaffing on trailing arm (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges of both tyres feathered. With cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 173,317 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded and hangers

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2017 162,459 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 151,582 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 151,559 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Bulb possibly fitted incorrectly (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 126,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge is bald in places and wearing uneven. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 126,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge is bald in places and wearing uneven. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 98,880 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,206 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front outer amber side marker lamp not working

Fail 6 Sep 2013 81,206 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front outer amber side marker lamp not working

Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Outer sills obscured by cover trims

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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 YAA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YAA, 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 YAA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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