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GU59 UZK

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,849 mi
Last recorded60,849 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 60,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 57,940 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and scalloped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 55,087 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 51,973 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly scalloped on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2022 51,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly scalloped on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2021 48,077 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 46,485 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 43,332 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 43,332 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 38,390 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 38,348 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2017 29,876 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jul 2016 23,882 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 23,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 19,694 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 19,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2014 14,126 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 9,706 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 5,792 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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GU59 UZK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UZK, 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 UZK registered?

GU59 UZK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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The MOT history for GU59 UZK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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