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RV09 GHF

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,918 mi
Last recorded177,918 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 GHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 177,918 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 177,918 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 163,663 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 155,462 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 148,644 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 142,558 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 133,665 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 122,403 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 108,387 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 205/50w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/50w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 205/50w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/50w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,120 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 87,120 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,363 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Fail 7 Oct 2016 85,355 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine warning lamp on

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,629 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 71,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 61,767 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 48,787 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 48,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2012 35,325 miles

Low reading from offside parking brake

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 GHF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV09 GHF, 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 GHF registered?

RV09 GHF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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