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AO59 HZK

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,451 mi
Last recorded121,451 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 HZK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 121,451 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 110,800 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 102,292 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 94,720 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 chips lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 94,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine system service required in dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front aims too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the center of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear spring arm bushes split and unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear stay arm bushes split/unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 large chips along the bottom of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 92,198 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 92,194 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 90,953 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 86,136 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 86,136 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,514 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 56,074 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front lower wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 56,074 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front lower wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 42,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 42,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,713 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 35,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,280 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 22,566 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 HZK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HZK, 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 HZK registered?

AO59 HZK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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