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AO59 OES

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,131 mi
Last recorded160,131 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 OES
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 160,131 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 155,903 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 155,903 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 148,598 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and o/s/r very slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 148,598 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outline marker lamp not working both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both n/s/r and o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and o/s/r very slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 145,044 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 134,738 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 134,738 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 119,715 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2017 107,368 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 107,358 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 100,295 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both lower arm main bushes (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 92,697 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 84,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres wearing uneven.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,339 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing low (2.5-3mm)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,982 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 OES is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 OES, 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 OES is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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