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AM58 OBN

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

216,033 mi
Last recorded216,033 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 OBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 216,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 216,016 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 204,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 194,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 178,179 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 178,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 158,868 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 134,237 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 116,414 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 113,273 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 113,273 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 103,092 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 92,907 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 92,907 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 84,215 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 84,215 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,126 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 74,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,714 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 62,714 miles

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

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

emissions ok

Pass 19 Dec 2013 52,711 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 41,323 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 32,745 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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AM58 OBN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AM58 OBN, 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 AM58 OBN registered?

AM58 OBN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 January 2009.

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