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AO59 XXR

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

193,493 mi
Last recorded193,493 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 XXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 193,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 193,489 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 176,958 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 176,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced headlight (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 159,523 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 148,345 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 148,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 135,584 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Fail 4 Jul 2019 135,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2018 122,059 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 107,061 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 90,433 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,433 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,433 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,656 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 60,656 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 53,852 miles

Front brake pads 70% worn discs ok

Fail 30 Nov 2013 53,852 miles

Front brake pads 70% worn discs ok

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 39,741 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 XXR is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XXR, 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 XXR registered?

AO59 XXR is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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