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AV59 TXU

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

211,669 mi
Last recorded211,669 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 TXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 211,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near side rear shock absorber is leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 211,669 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyre's have got exposed cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord's exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near side rear shock absorber is leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 200,361 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 200,361 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 190,251 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 190,251 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 176,623 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 176,620 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 157,641 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 145,179 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Oct 2019 145,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 130,202 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2018 130,202 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2017 117,828 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 117,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 105,462 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread getting low and worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting low and worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre tread getting low and worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,521 miles

rear brake pads wearing down

Fail 2 Oct 2015 92,521 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,618 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front wheel inner rim bent,advise replacing wheel

Fail 9 Oct 2014 74,618 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear position light upper bulb not working

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,765 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 50,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,065 miles

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

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

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 TXU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

AV59 TXU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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