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CN59 GLV

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,153 mi
Last recorded171,153 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN59 GLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2026 171,153 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Ferrules Slightly Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close to 1.6mm Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 167,579 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 156,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Dec 2023 156,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Dec 2022 145,084 miles

ADDITIVE TANK BROKEN

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 134,910 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS

FUEL ADDITIVE TANK LEAKING

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 134,910 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS

FUEL ADDITIVE TANK LEAKING

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 129,560 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 122,001 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 122,001 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 109,881 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 97,049 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING ON INNER EDGES

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EMISSIONS NIL DETECTED

Fail 7 Dec 2017 97,049 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING ON INNER EDGES

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EMISSIONS NIL DETECTED

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 84,691 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Dec 2016 84,691 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,931 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 14 Dec 2015 76,931 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Dec 2014 66,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2013 48,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 29,294 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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CN59 GLV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CN59 GLV, 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 CN59 GLV registered?

CN59 GLV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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