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AV59 FTZ

2009 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,857 mi
Last recorded119,857 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 FTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 119,857 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 119,857 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 113,505 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 105,105 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 105,104 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 98,103 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 98,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 98,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty due to lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty due to lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 98,078 miles

Exhaust is rusty

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,593 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,205 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 92,205 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,188 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 84,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,274 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,259 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 59,259 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,665 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,342 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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AV59 FTZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AV59 FTZ, 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 AV59 FTZ registered?

AV59 FTZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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