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AO59 OUF

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,606 mi
Last recorded124,606 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 124,606 miles

Nearside Front HEAD LIGHT OUT PUT POOR

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 124,606 miles

Nearside Front HEAD LIGHT OUT PUT POOR

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 120,305 miles

Offside Front STEERING RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 26 Sep 2023 117,531 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 117,531 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 113,636 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 113,636 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 108,852 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 104,701 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 104,701 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 101,135 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,756 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 94,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 88,115 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,618 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 69,182 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 56,916 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 56,916 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,938 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 33,836 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 OUF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OUF, 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 OUF registered?

AO59 OUF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is AO59 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 OUF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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