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AV59 OZU

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,563 mi
Last recorded132,563 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 OZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 132,563 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 132,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Just about gives beam pattern. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Lower part of spring cross section severely worn. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush severely deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 125,040 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 118,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 118,243 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 111,238 miles

Engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 111,238 miles

Engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 105,159 miles

Engine bay covers installed obscuring testable components.

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

Pass 22 Apr 2021 99,945 miles

Engine bay covers installed obscuring testable components.

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

Fail 22 Apr 2021 99,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine bay covers installed obscuring testable components.

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 95,740 miles

Engine bay covers installed obscuring components.

Front brake imbalance 38%. It would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair.

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring components.

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 91,450 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 76,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,140 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 52,085 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 40,808 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 32,941 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,555 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 26,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge and cracking on side wall

Pass 30 Oct 2012 15,927 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 OZU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OZU, 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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AV59 OZU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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