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AM59 MBU

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,833 mi
Last recorded135,833 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM59 MBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 135,833 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 130,167 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 125,940 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front handbrake travel high

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 28 Oct 2022 118,056 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 106,670 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 90,952 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 80,526 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 66,063 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 49,372 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 37,949 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 29,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 21,545 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 13,888 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 12,131 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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AM59 MBU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AM59 MBU, 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 AM59 MBU registered?

AM59 MBU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AM59 MBU safe to buy?

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