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OY09 AKG

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,669 mi
Last recorded103,669 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 AKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 103,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody front and rear including all components covered in thick black sealant

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2024 100,049 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 100,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 94,904 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 94,904 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 90,961 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 90,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 86,676 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 86,676 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 82,536 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 75,951 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,922 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 58,997 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 43,116 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 21,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 21,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 13,241 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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OY09 AKG is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY09 AKG, 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 OY09 AKG registered?

OY09 AKG is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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