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AO59 VBJ

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

32,502 mi
Last recorded32,502 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 32,502 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 32,502 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 31,825 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 31,131 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 30,306 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 29,278 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 28,153 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 27,090 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 25,242 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 23,510 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 21,717 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 19,459 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 16,487 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 12,539 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 8,812 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 VBJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

AO59 VBJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is AO59 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 VBJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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