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AM59 MKA

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,572 mi
Last recorded90,572 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM59 MKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 90,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Mishaped and feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Interpipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 90,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Mishaped and feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Interpipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 82,976 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 75,668 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 75,668 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 67,743 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 58,308 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 50,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 50,089 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 49,522 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,851 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,175 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 39,569 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 30,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 30,993 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 23,221 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 MKA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AM59 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

AM59 MKA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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