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GU09 UAL

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,318 mi
Last recorded120,318 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 UAL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 120,318 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 120,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2025 107,943 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 107,943 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 95,275 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 95,274 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 82,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 82,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 77,770 miles

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

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush deteriorating ) ( leaking

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

Offside Front suspension strut is starting to leak

Pass 3 Sep 2021 73,804 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 69,800 miles

Coolant expansion tank cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracking/inner tread unevenly worn

Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking to sidewalls/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking to sidewalls/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 61,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2017 55,389 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 50,303 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 45,388 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 37,615 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 29,483 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 21,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UAL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UAL, 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 UAL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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