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GU59 GMF

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,124 mi
Last recorded143,124 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 GMF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 143,124 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 143,124 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 130,002 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 22 Aug 2024 130,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Sep 2023 120,186 miles

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT N/W

Pass 16 Sep 2022 107,113 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight stain around rear additive tank but not leak

Pass 16 Sep 2021 103,551 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK FROM DPF ADDITIVE TANK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear TIE BAR BUSHES WORN (ALL) (SLIGHT)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPED ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 99,513 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 99,513 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 96,097 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 96,094 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,743 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 85,743 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 76,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside door mirror loose but still adequately supported

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,235 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

object removed from drivers view prior to test

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,142 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 53,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,922 miles

Front brakepads becoming low.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,878 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 33,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GU59 GMF 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 66.7%.

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 GU59 GMF, 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 GU59 GMF registered?

GU59 GMF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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