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ST59 GXD

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,747 mi
Last recorded141,747 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 GXD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 141,747 miles

Exhaust corroded arounds

Front No plate cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 141,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded arounds

Front No plate cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 125,628 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 114,544 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine bay cover and under body tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 29 Dec 2020 114,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine bay cover and under body tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Dec 2019 103,637 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 103,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 21 May 2019 101,888 miles

Offside Front wiper blade smears screen slightly

Offside Rear anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads and under inflated

exhaust heat shield loose

rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 20 May 2019 101,886 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wiper blade smears screen slightly

Offside Rear anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads and under inflated

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres wearing badly on inner shoulders

rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 16 May 2018 96,697 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear wiper blade worn/split

Fail 16 May 2018 96,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing badly on inner shoulders

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 13 May 2017 90,903 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2016 84,796 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 73,260 miles

vehicle emissions too clean to record readings

Pass 5 Jan 2015 68,288 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,386 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,787 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 55,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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ST59 GXD is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ST59 GXD, 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 ST59 GXD registered?

ST59 GXD is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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The MOT history for ST59 GXD shows 18 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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