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GF59 LYZ

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,392 mi
Last recorded209,392 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 LYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 209,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 191,295 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 191,294 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 175,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 160,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 145,284 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 136,299 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 136,242 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 125,999 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 111,554 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 111,541 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.6 reading 1.08 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 96,007 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 96,006 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 85,372 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 85,368 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 76,934 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 67,162 miles

diesel emissions too clean to record

Fail 15 Nov 2014 67,162 miles

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

diesel emissions too clean to record

Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,807 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to record

Fail 28 Nov 2013 52,807 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to record

front brake pads appear low

Pass 11 Dec 2012 38,334 miles

Nearside Inner 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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GF59 LYZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF59 LYZ, 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 GF59 LYZ registered?

GF59 LYZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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