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GU09 HNK

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,307 mi
Last recorded81,307 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 HNK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 81,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 71,256 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 71,256 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 59,972 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 59,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 215/45/zr18/93w E LOAD (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2016 55,438 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 55,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2014 46,318 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 46,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 40,969 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,211 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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GU09 HNK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GU09 HNK, 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 GU09 HNK registered?

GU09 HNK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is GU09 HNK safe to buy?

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