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GK09 AHO

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,638 mi
Last recorded146,638 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 AHO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 146,638 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 142,363 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 142,363 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 137,515 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 130,213 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 122,310 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 120,737 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2019 117,836 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Front Radiator cross member corroded.

Front bumper damaged but not insecure and no sharp edges.

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 114,880 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 109,146 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 102,817 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 102,796 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2015 98,555 miles

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 6 Jan 2015 84,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,624 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 59,624 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,378 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 43,376 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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GK09 AHO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red 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 GK09 AHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK09 AHO registered?

GK09 AHO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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The MOT history for GK09 AHO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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