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GU09 SYP

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,860 mi
Last recorded176,860 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 SYP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 176,860 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 176,860 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 171,209 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 161,542 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 148,913 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 136,860 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2022 136,860 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2021 129,225 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 121,500 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Jan 2020 121,500 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2019 105,403 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 88,266 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 73,455 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 59,073 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Fail 5 Feb 2016 59,013 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cut in sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low inside edge

Fail 10 Mar 2015 52,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,386 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 37,705 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 28,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 28,810 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 SYP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

GU09 SYP is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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