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RV09 GDY

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

214,840 mi
Last recorded214,840 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 GDY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 214,840 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 214,834 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 210,768 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 210,760 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 205,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Nov 2022 205,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjustor not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2021 199,719 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 191,703 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 191,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 180,476 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 173,988 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 165,367 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 151,189 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 136,939 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 118,481 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 118,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 95,964 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 95,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,505 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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RV09 GDY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RV09 GDY, 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 RV09 GDY registered?

RV09 GDY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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