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AU59 VHN

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,172 mi
Last recorded178,172 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 178,172 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 170,166 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 162,258 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 153,904 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 145,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 135,501 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 125,111 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 16 Dec 2019 124,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 110,872 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 110,872 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 97,630 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 85,757 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner shoulders.

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 85,757 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner shoulders.

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 75,229 miles

Nearside Front tyre , worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre , badly worn on inner edge

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,617 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 50,514 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 45,993 miles

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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AU59 VHN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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