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AV59 LVL

2009 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,821 mi
Last recorded78,821 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,821 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 71,302 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 65,205 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 59,894 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 55,772 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 52,452 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 46,560 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 46,560 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning stiff when turning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 35,325 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 35,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Severely cracked, tread started to separate (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 23,632 miles

Smoke test Too clean to register, MM.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 19,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 19,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,342 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall has been rubbed along the curb and warn it down

Pass 9 Sep 2014 13,979 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 11,257 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 8,370 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 LVL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,560cc 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 AV59 LVL, 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 LVL registered?

AV59 LVL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is AV59 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 LVL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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