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AP59 AOB

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,941 mi
Last recorded142,941 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 AOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 142,941 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 139,014 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 126,278 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 126,273 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 108,239 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 90,360 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 90,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 88,623 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Protective Cover Splitting (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under Side Of Car Has Some Surface Corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,557 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 76,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 71,960 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 68,393 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 68,393 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 64,785 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 59,325 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 51,059 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 51,059 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 42,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 42,119 miles

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

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

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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AP59 AOB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AP59 AOB, 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 AP59 AOB registered?

AP59 AOB is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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