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AU59 VGN

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

229,542 mi
Last recorded229,542 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 229,542 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 213,453 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 188,327 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 179,200 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 169,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 169,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high out put low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 150,623 miles

Both nearside and offside rear lower reflectors are damaged

Engine Management warning Light is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear to inner portion on the limit advise change tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip nearside front (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 136,049 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 136,049 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 115,531 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 91,050 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on the inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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AU59 VGN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU59 VGN, 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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AU59 VGN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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