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AO59 GYY

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,008 mi
Last recorded199,008 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 GYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 199,008 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 181,175 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 161,975 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 148,908 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 148,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 146,188 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 146,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 144,024 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 135,890 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2019 135,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2018 123,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Sep 2018 123,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 113,188 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 99,757 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,142 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 87,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 73,014 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 73,014 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 60,485 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and small cuts in tread

Fail 7 Oct 2013 60,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and small cuts in tread

Fail 8 Oct 2012 47,737 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,737 miles

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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AO59 GYY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO59 GYY, 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 GYY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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