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AU59 VHM

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,477 mi
Last recorded182,477 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 182,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear circulation cannister misting

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Oct 2020 182,477 miles

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

Offside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached sheared off (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear circulation cannister misting

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 176,803 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2019 176,803 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 163,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2018 163,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases injector (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 146,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 127,700 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 87,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 87,592 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 64,112 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,471 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 VHM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU59 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

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

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