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GF58 FWW

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,378 mi
Last recorded116,378 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 FWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2021 116,378 miles

Emissions not tested engine started to rev on its own with smoke coming from engine bay (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bald inside edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 108,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 101,083 miles

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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 95,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 85,644 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 70,106 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 55,055 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 52,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 48,538 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 48,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,156 miles

front brake pads 60% worn recheck 2000 miles 2 months

Fail 14 Jan 2013 35,150 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake pads 60% worn recheck 2000 miles 2 months

Pass 6 Jan 2012 22,103 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. reqs tracking.

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 22,103 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. reqs tracking.

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

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

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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GF58 FWW is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF58 FWW, 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 GF58 FWW registered?

GF58 FWW is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 January 2009.

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