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AV58 VYU

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

227,985 mi
Last recorded227,985 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 VYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 227,985 miles

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

heatshield loose

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2021 213,718 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

heat shield insecure

part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2021 213,483 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

heat shield insecure

part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2020 205,278 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 205,160 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 194,450 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 194,329 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked in zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 179,235 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 165,684 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 154,819 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 152,702 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 139,971 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 121,846 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 121,846 miles

rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 116,352 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 103,127 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 81,265 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 VYU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VYU, 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 AV58 VYU registered?

AV58 VYU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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