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GU09 HNY

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,089 mi
Last recorded164,089 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 HNY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 164,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges and worn to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 157,713 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play worn to the limit at time of test (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 151,786 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 151,779 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 144,669 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald // 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 144,664 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald // 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 136,019 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and split (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 136,016 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and split (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 128,588 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 116,379 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 108,290 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres worn inner edges

Fail 11 May 2018 108,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 May 2017 98,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 98,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 86,831 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 75,470 miles

2 rear tyres worn inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,176 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,518 miles

offside head lamp adjuster faulty

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 66,518 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 59,805 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,021 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 39,856 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GU09 HNY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HNY, 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 HNY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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