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PY09 AAZ

2009 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,851 mi
Last recorded151,851 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 AAZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 151,851 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 151,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 135,762 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 135,762 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 117,042 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 116,913 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 98,689 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,793 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

long travel on hand brake

n/s rear tyre has cut in tread

Fail 21 Apr 2015 80,444 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

long travel on hand brake

n/s rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 65,099 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,698 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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PY09 AAZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PY09 AAZ, 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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PY09 AAZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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