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L27 GPW

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,827 mi
Last recorded172,827 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 GPW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 172,827 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 159,339 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 145,163 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 129,900 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 120,279 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 113,500 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 113,494 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 106,223 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 103,211 miles

nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage has slight play

offside rear anti-roll bar link has slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2019 103,211 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage has slight play

offside rear anti-roll bar link has slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,412 miles

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,223 miles

Offside Front of windscreen has scratches

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

both front tyres on 2mm and wearing to edges

Fail 25 Jul 2017 80,223 miles

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

Offside Front of windscreen has scratches

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

both front tyres on 2mm and wearing to edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 71,938 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 71,938 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 64,701 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,392 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,451 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 41,884 miles

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

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

front tyres unevenly worn

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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L27 GPW is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 L27 GPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L27 GPW registered?

L27 GPW is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is L27 GPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L27 GPW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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