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BJ59 YHX

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,143 mi
Last recorded186,143 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 186,143 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 174,865 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 174,863 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 165,377 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 165,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 155,121 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all arm rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 155,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all arm rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 142,615 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 142,613 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 130,513 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 118,429 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 102,549 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 102,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,661 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 67,100 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 67,100 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,531 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre inner tread steping

n/s/r seat belt check not carried due to child seat fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,012 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,270 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 25,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 25,197 miles

Nearside Front 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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BJ59 YHX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BJ59 YHX, 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 BJ59 YHX registered?

BJ59 YHX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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