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GJ59 YJE

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,311 mi
Last recorded172,311 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 YJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 172,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 165,702 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 156,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing thin on the inner portion of the tyre. Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Low & void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre... Replacement recommended... ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing thin on the inner portion of the tyre. Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 156,245 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing thin on the inner portion of the tyre. Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Low & void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre... Replacement recommended... ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing thin on the inner portion of the tyre. Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 144,881 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 144,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Low & void of tread on the inner portion almost worn to inner bracing. Replacement recommended. ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 132,506 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 122,207 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 107,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 107,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 95,488 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 84,647 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,834 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 58,298 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 58,289 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,438 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 44,428 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 37,664 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)

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 YJE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJE, 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 GJ59 YJE registered?

GJ59 YJE is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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