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OY09 GUW

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,099 mi
Last recorded132,099 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 GUW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 132,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 127,359 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge , and getting close to legal limit

Pass 25 Feb 2017 122,910 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 115,638 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 100,655 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 73,034 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 1 Mar 2014 73,034 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,612 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 31,118 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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OY09 GUW is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OY09 GUW, 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 OY09 GUW registered?

OY09 GUW is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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