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AU59 VGY

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

54,459 mi
Last recorded54,459 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

RegistrationAU59 VGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 54,459 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 54,459 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 53,639 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 52,576 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 52,576 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 51,117 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel Additive Tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake has no reserve travel

Fail 1 Sep 2022 51,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel Additive Tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake has no reserve travel

Pass 15 Sep 2021 49,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Protective Cover Splitting Due To Ferrell Corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Damaged Light Still Works (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Protective Cover Splitting Due To Ferrell Corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 49,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad Unstuck From Back Plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Protective Cover Splitting Due To Ferrell Corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Damaged Light Still Works (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Protective Cover Splitting Due To Ferrell Corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,785 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 45,781 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 20 Sep 2018 43,586 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 43,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 41,459 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,354 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 39,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 36,354 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F lower suspension arms, rear bushes deteriorating

N/S/R and O/S/R lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 17 Sep 2015 36,354 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F lower suspension arms, rear bushes deteriorating

N/S/R and O/S/R lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,032 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 26,717 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 26,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,430 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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AU59 VGY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 AU59 VGY, 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 AU59 VGY registered?

AU59 VGY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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