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V50 GJP

2009 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,316 mi
Last recorded135,316 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 GJP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 135,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 135,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 115,059 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 108,947 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 100,797 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 93,408 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 82,209 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Child Seat fitted.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO MINIMUM (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO MINIMUM (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,816 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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V50 GJP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V50 GJP, 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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V50 GJP is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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