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GJ09 FPG

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,900 mi
Last recorded132,900 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 FPG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 132,900 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 132,723 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 126,893 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front slight oil leak steering rack

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear both rear anti roll bar drop links slight play

Rear exhaust box slight blow

Fail 28 Feb 2025 126,756 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front slight oil leak steering rack

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear both rear anti roll bar drop links slight play

Rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 12 Mar 2024 120,725 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stops perishing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 120,725 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stops perishing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 111,561 miles

Front Coil spring corroded corrosion to both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge, 205/60 18 V (extralaod) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion to both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 103,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2021 92,412 miles

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

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 86,029 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 86,020 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Feb 2019 78,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 71,965 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 65,350 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 59,105 miles

front and rear pads low worn wheel bearing o/s/r

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,328 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 54,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread,perishing and splitting on inner wall

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,071 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing on inner side wall

Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,729 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,561 miles

advise wear to front and rear brake pads

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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GJ09 FPG is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GJ09 FPG, 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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GJ09 FPG is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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