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AO59 TVE

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,346 mi
Last recorded88,346 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 88,346 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 82,579 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Sep 2024 82,577 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2023 78,503 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 78,502 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested off side dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 75,014 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2022 75,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2021 69,397 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Sep 2021 69,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2020 62,879 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 17 Sep 2020 62,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 7 Oct 2019 58,664 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 7 Oct 2019 58,664 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 54,085 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Nov 2018 54,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 46,324 miles

Nearside Oil leak gearbox oil seal ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 46,324 miles

Nearside Oil leak gearbox oil seal ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26+20"floppy (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush getting soft (2.4.G.2)

covers and under trays fitted obscuring some parts/locations of the vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2014 37,592 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 33,281 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 33,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 27,918 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 TVE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

AO59 TVE is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is AO59 TVE safe to buy?

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