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AV09 TXK

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

224,293 mi
Last recorded224,293 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 TXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 224,293 miles

Exhaust corroded middle and backbox section

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 217,945 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 217,943 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2023 208,456 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 198,917 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 188,194 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 188,192 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2020 180,042 miles

Nearside Front second hand arm fitted

offside front ball joint and offside front steering arm has slight play + both front shockers slight misty

Fail 4 Mar 2020 180,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front ball joint and offside front steering arm has slight play + both front shockers slight misty

Pass 8 Apr 2019 174,756 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 168,612 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 163,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 158,167 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 152,418 miles

Middle exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2014 138,555 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 106,232 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 80,480 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise nearside front wiper slight smearing

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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AV09 TXK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 AV09 TXK, 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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AV09 TXK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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