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GU59 UYF

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,729 mi
Last recorded53,729 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 UYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 53,729 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 53,729 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 51,409 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 51,409 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 49,679 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 48,239 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 47,288 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 46,169 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 44,611 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 43,023 miles

Central Front Lower undertray fitted, restricting view to underside of engine bay area

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 39,009 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,575 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 32,115 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,030 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,578 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 20,957 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UYF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GU59 UYF, 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 UYF registered?

GU59 UYF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is GU59 UYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 UYF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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