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GJ59 YJZ

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,471 mi
Last recorded139,471 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 139,471 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 139,469 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 136,029 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 136,002 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various covered in grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 135,497 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 135,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts are close to the legal limit and heavily cracked and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Apr 2019 133,424 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 128,531 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 128,531 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 126,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 126,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 120,487 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 120,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 110,375 miles

n/s headlamp dim?

Pass 30 Apr 2014 95,990 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Misting of oil around gearbox

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,003 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Oct 2012 64,003 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 YJZ 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 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 GJ59 YJZ, 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 YJZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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