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RE59 GWZ

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,801 mi
Last recorded211,801 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 GWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 211,801 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 211,801 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 201,176 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 182,407 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 182,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 156,976 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 156,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 128,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear upper sidelight not working

Pass 25 Oct 2012 95,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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RE59 GWZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE59 GWZ, 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 RE59 GWZ registered?

RE59 GWZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is RE59 GWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 GWZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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