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GU09 HMY

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,204 mi
Last recorded154,204 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 HMY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 154,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 150,707 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 150,707 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 146,962 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 146,928 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 146,928 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 132,057 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS/OS (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing NS/OS (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 114,625 miles

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

exhaust corroded

tread coming away on both front tyres

uneven wear n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 21 Mar 2016 114,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

tread coming away on both front tyres

uneven wear n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,847 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age cracking to rubbers

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,101 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres have cuts in tread but no cords exposed.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 35,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres have cuts in tread but no cords exposed.

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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GU09 HMY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GU09 HMY, 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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GU09 HMY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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