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GJ59 YJX

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,008 mi
Last recorded167,008 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 YJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 167,008 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

radiator support cradle broken.

Fail 15 Sep 2025 167,008 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

radiator support cradle broken.

Pass 20 Sep 2024 163,264 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

radiator support broken/corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2023 157,290 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cuts in both rear tyres.

radiator cradle corroded/weak.

Pass 22 Aug 2022 151,988 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak.

radiator platform corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2021 145,927 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear cracked (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/r inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

elloys resovoir slight leak

Pass 7 Sep 2020 142,792 miles

Engine message on, no EML showing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 137,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Age Cracks.

Offside Front Tyre has age cracks.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 135,250 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both tyres very bald inner edges

Fail 14 Sep 2018 135,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf pipes broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front marker not working

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both tyres very bald inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2017 123,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres poor edges

soot round turbo area

Fail 15 Sep 2017 537,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres bald inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Lower side bulb not working

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened large lips (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres poor edges

elloy tank leaking

parking brake high

soot round turbo area

Pass 19 Sep 2016 113,965 miles

Offside side repeater damaged.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 105,420 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emission to low to read

Fail 16 Nov 2015 105,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emission to low to read

Pass 24 Oct 2014 90,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 90,751 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,664 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 59,779 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GJ59 YJX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GJ59 YJX, 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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GJ59 YJX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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