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GF59 XJC

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,390 mi
Last recorded111,390 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 XJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 111,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slightly damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 111,390 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slightly damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 105,772 miles

NO OIL REGISTERING ON DIP STICK AT TIME OF TEST

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low/void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 18 Sep 2023 98,877 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine - close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre/high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 98,877 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine - close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre/high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 91,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of cylinder head (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 91,459 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of cylinder head (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 87,093 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 87,093 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 83,436 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 83,425 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavy wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,177 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 71,028 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 71,028 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 62,430 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded hose to steering rack (2.3.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 62,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded hose to steering rack (2.3.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,966 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 54,966 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,709 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 41,125 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 41,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 33,471 miles

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 24 Oct 2012 26,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,190 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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GF59 XJC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GF59 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

GF59 XJC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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