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AO09 RXL

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,412 mi
Last recorded89,412 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 RXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 89,412 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 79,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 70,474 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 70,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 69,757 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 69,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 67,580 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 65,379 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 65,373 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 62,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 59,608 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 59,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 54,874 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 54,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 51,078 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 51,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,412 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush slight play in back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre wearing smooth

Pass 3 Jul 2015 38,660 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 30,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre has several minor cuts in sidewalls. NSR Tyre has minor cuts to outer sidewall.

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 24,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 24,038 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 17,568 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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AO09 RXL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO09 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

AO09 RXL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 July 2009.

Is AO09 RXL safe to buy?

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