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AO59 OZB

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

195,481 mi
Last recorded195,481 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 OZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 195,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 185,934 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 173,210 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 173,210 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 159,612 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 146,918 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 138,428 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 138,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 128,091 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 114,491 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 102,071 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 102,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,606 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 77,394 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,921 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,482 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 OZB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO59 OZB registered?

AO59 OZB is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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