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AV58 UVG

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,787 mi
Last recorded120,787 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 UVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 120,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wingmirror delaminated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 25 Jun 2025 109,847 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2025 109,847 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle cracked

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 98,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing slightly notchy

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 98,181 miles

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

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

Coolant leak waterpump

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing notchy

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing slightly notchy

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 81,183 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 81,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 75,238 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside 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))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 68,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 68,269 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 62,973 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,484 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 57,484 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 44,452 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 38,893 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 32,944 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 24,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 19,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 19,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 17,837 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall is damaged.

Nearside rear tyre is perished and may be starting to go out of shape.205 55 16 91V,Michelin.

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside front brake hose bracket was detached from shock absorber casing.It has been secured with cable ties.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 17,837 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall is damaged.

Nearside rear tyre is perished and may be starting to go out of shape.205 55 16 91V,Michelin.

Offside front brake hose bracket was detached from shock absorber casing.It has been secured with cable ties.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 14,951 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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AV58 UVG is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV58 UVG, 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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AV58 UVG is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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