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AO09 NPY

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,949 mi
Last recorded157,949 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 NPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 157,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 150,752 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 144,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 137,777 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 137,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 129,022 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 123,054 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 113,608 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 103,805 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,854 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,322 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,738 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 66,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 51,201 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,201 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AO09 NPY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 AO09 NPY, 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 AO09 NPY registered?

AO09 NPY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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