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GJ59 UPN

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,780 mi
Last recorded179,780 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 UPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 May 2024 179,780 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 169,543 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 161,262 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 161,261 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 154,194 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 150,516 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 145,140 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 136,648 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 128,100 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 128,099 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 119,977 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sillls

Fail 25 Apr 2016 119,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sillls

Pass 18 Sep 2015 114,235 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 104,981 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 104,981 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 98,271 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 81,532 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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GJ59 UPN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 GJ59 UPN, 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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GJ59 UPN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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