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YE09 GMX

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,340 mi
Last recorded120,340 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 GMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 120,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all body has damage

front discs pitted

parking brake has travel

Fail 26 Feb 2020 120,340 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all body has damage

front discs pitted

parking brake has travel

Pass 16 Jul 2018 113,999 miles

Central Front Lower slight blow on front flexible joint and deteroratedl

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have deflector stickers on (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper rear reflector damage (red tape) on

Fail 14 Jul 2018 113,992 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Central Front Lower slight blow on front flexible joint and deteroratedl

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have deflector stickers on (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre see markered ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface black tape on not red tape (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 105,355 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,407 miles

Front discs worn

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2016 99,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets not working correctly (8.2.3)

Front discs worn

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,100 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 86,100 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 69,897 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

offside rear sidelight not fully lit

Pass 17 May 2013 58,237 miles

Child seats in N/S/F & O/S/R seats

Fail 17 May 2013 58,237 miles

Child seats in N/S/F & O/S/R seats

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 46,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jun 2012 46,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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YE09 GMX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YE09 GMX, 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 YE09 GMX registered?

YE09 GMX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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