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AV59 FWC

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,944 mi
Last recorded37,944 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 FWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 37,944 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 37,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush appears to be leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 36,828 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 35,464 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 34,278 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,670 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 32,428 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 30,160 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 30,157 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

205 50 17 pirellis

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 28,061 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 25,740 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 22,873 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,956 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 16,251 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 16,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 11,983 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 FWC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV59 FWC, 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 FWC registered?

AV59 FWC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is AV59 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 FWC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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