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CU59 MMK

2009 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,942 mi
Last recorded127,942 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 MMK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 127,942 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 121,349 miles

Front radiator support corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 115,079 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 108,816 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 102,504 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 102,503 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,403 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 87,445 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 81,456 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 81,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 72,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,593 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,191 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 52,797 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 39,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 39,607 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,195 miles

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)

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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CU59 MMK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU59 MMK, 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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CU59 MMK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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