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GV58 BVZ

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,216 mi
Last recorded178,216 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 BVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 178,216 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

side skirts, belly pan fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2022 164,852 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light @ limit (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 WEARING ON INNER EDGES ONLY (5.2.3 (e))

side skirts and belly pan fitted

swirl flap arm disconnected on engine and engine service warning message on dash but no mil light on

Pass 10 Aug 2021 150,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 147,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 138,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 138,989 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 129,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 119,933 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 119,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 115,591 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,964 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 70,106 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 70,106 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 47,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2012 34,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2012 34,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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GV58 BVZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV58 BVZ, 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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GV58 BVZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 February 2009.

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