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RE59 GXC

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,169 mi
Last recorded77,169 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 GXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 77,169 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 77,168 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 75,979 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 74,779 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 73,178 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 73,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 71,004 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring starting to corrode.

Offside Rear Light damaged but not showing white light.

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 62,104 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2018 57,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,702 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,923 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 47,052 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage.

Offside front tyre badly worn on innr edge.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 43,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage.

Offside front tyre badly worn on innr edge.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,979 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 28,186 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 28,186 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 GXC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE59 GXC, 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 GXC registered?

RE59 GXC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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