CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU09 TYY

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,285 mi
Last recorded160,285 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 TYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2024 160,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 145,577 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 130,619 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 115,640 miles

Front tyres incorrect size for vehicle but matched across axle

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 101,574 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))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 93,363 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 87,287 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,282 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 63,939 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,621 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,692 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,823 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,669 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GU09 TYY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU09 TYY?

You can check the full history of GU09 TYY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU09 TYY registered?

GU09 TYY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is GU09 TYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 TYY shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU09 TYY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU09 TYY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.