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GU09 PWX

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,417 mi
Last recorded163,417 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 PWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 163,417 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 149,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 137,903 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 137,903 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 125,669 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 125,669 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 114,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 102,264 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 95,981 miles

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

plastic trims obscuring outer sills

Pass 29 Jul 2019 86,899 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,668 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 76,668 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,251 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 68,251 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 57,719 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose sleeve cracked slightly

Offside Front brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Jan 2016 57,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake hose sleeve cracked slightly

Offside Front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,200 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,116 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 42,116 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,228 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 PWX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PWX, 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 PWX registered?

GU09 PWX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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