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RV09 GHU

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,542 mi
Last recorded180,542 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 GHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 180,542 miles

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

service over due light on

Fail 3 Jan 2025 179,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 162,837 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly and has a nail in shoulder area

Fail 15 Jan 2024 162,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly and has a nail in shoulder area

Pass 26 Jan 2023 146,031 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner treads

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 145,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner treads

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 134,143 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 134,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread worn smooth - advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 123,818 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on limit (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber top cover is hanging down

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/sr & n/sr reflectors are both deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2021 123,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on limit (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber top cover is hanging down

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner treads, on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/sr & n/sr reflectors are both deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2020 116,209 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on limit (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

o/sr & n/sr reflectors are both deteriorated.

Fail 23 Jan 2020 116,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on limit (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

o/sr & n/sr reflectors are both deteriorated.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 104,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is worn and has uneven wear on inner treads

Nearside headlamp is giving a poor light output, dull.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner treads

Pass 25 Jan 2018 90,562 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner treads

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt has been trimmed. (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner treads

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner treads

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 79,285 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 70,573 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 70,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure track rod end (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2015 58,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2014 47,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 May 2014 47,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 63,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 May 2012 27,876 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 GHU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GHU, 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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RV09 GHU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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