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AK59 YFD

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,860 mi
Last recorded156,860 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YFD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 156,860 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 145,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 145,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 141,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear upper position lamp inoperative

Fail 10 Sep 2020 141,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear upper position lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Sep 2019 131,285 miles

Nearside Front headlamp dull

handbrake long

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 120,885 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 120,885 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 111,742 miles

Rear Tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Fail 14 Sep 2017 111,739 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2016 101,225 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe and associated suspension components.

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Stone chip damaged < cracked > (6.3.1d)

Nearside rearLazy. Parking brake efficiency met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,207 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 92,069 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 82,933 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres low on inner edges

o/s/r alloy slightly buckled

rear tyres stepped

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,933 miles

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

both rear tyres low on inner edges

o/s/r alloy slightly buckled

rear tyres stepped

Fail 23 Sep 2013 69,251 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 69,251 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,641 miles

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

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

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

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 YFD is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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