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CN09 GDU

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,522 mi
Last recorded182,522 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN09 GDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 182,522 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 178,885 miles

Offside Rear brake pads very low

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 9 May 2019 178,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake pads very low

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 8 May 2018 169,040 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 162,194 miles

rear discs corroded/worn

Pass 27 May 2016 155,711 miles

front tyres wearing low

Fail 23 May 2016 155,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Jul 2015 151,335 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 151,335 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 119,850 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 119,850 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,566 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 72,552 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake pads getting low.

parking brake lever travel high.

Pass 24 May 2012 72,552 miles

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

front brake pads getting low.

parking brake lever travel high.

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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CN09 GDU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 CN09 GDU, 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 CN09 GDU registered?

CN09 GDU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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