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AO59 HBP

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,604 mi
Last recorded137,604 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 137,604 miles

Nearside hand brake performance low

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front lower rad cross member corroded and weak

Pass 3 Jun 2024 133,107 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 132,986 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 132,937 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 132,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 127,347 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 127,347 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 119,275 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 119,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge Worn And Cracked To Cords In Various Places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge Worn And Cracked To Cords In Various Places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge Worn And Cracked To Cords In Various Places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge Worn And Cracked To Cords In Various Places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,602 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 111,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 102,514 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,775 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 80,569 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,684 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,144 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 HBP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HBP, 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 AO59 HBP registered?

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

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