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GF09 ECX

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,966 mi
Last recorded166,966 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 ECX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 166,966 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 166,931 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 162,848 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge!

Pass 10 Sep 2021 158,799 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced hi-level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge and perishing!

Pass 14 Sep 2020 156,386 miles

offside and nearside front inner wheel rim damaged slightly.

Fail 14 Sep 2020 156,386 miles

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

offside and nearside front inner wheel rim damaged slightly.

Fail 11 Sep 2020 156,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside front inner wheel rim damaged slightly.

offside and nearside rear tyres under inflated.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 150,745 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 142,001 miles

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged slightly.

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges.

nearside rear inner wheel rim badly damaged!

Fail 5 Sep 2018 141,957 miles

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

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

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged slightly.

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges.

nearside rear inner wheel rim badly damaged!

nearside rear tyre under inflated (possible rim leak from damage)

Pass 14 Sep 2017 134,172 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 120,017 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 105,670 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 105,670 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 88,209 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 75,438 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall but not showing cords.

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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GF09 ECX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 GF09 ECX, 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 GF09 ECX registered?

GF09 ECX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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