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AV59 MHM

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,570 mi
Last recorded139,570 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 MHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2025 139,570 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Linkage bolt broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 127,539 miles

Coolant leak small leak from a crack at the top of expansion tank ()

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 127,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad has broken apart from heat damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak small leak from a crack at the top of expansion tank ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear have surface area reduced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 117,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged split on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

front tyres getting low

Fail 27 Feb 2023 117,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged split on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

front tyres getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2022 104,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

pat fluid tank leaking and obviously empty

Fail 15 Mar 2022 104,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut and very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated and side wall damage (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

pat fluid tank leaking and obviously empty

Pass 6 Mar 2021 93,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade us

Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,114 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 80,374 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 73,387 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,957 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,260 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 58,166 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,651 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,885 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,653 miles

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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 MHM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MHM, 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 MHM registered?

AV59 MHM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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