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AO59 EDR

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,877 mi
Last recorded152,877 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 EDR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 152,877 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 149,819 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 149,817 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 145,691 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 135,524 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 123,574 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 114,131 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 114,131 miles

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

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 106,976 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 96,022 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded and breaking away but not blowing

Fail 26 Jul 2017 96,022 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded and breaking away but not blowing

Pass 11 Aug 2016 85,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,386 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,638 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 62,638 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,649 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,143 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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AO59 EDR is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO59 EDR, 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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AO59 EDR is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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