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HN59 EBJ

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,355 mi
Last recorded55,355 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 EBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 55,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn smooth

Offside Front Inner tyre worn smooth

Pass 10 Oct 2024 47,657 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 39,399 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 30,537 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 28,253 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 27,892 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 23 Sep 2020 27,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has deep cut to cords in and very bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing bold on edges

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Sep 2019 27,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, few deep cuts, damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, few deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 26,642 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 25,570 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 23,977 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre sidewall - no cords exposed

O/S/R tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2015 22,081 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 20,011 miles

OSR tyre cracking on inner side wall - no cord

Pass 24 Oct 2013 16,942 miles

misting around steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2012 13,087 miles

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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HN59 EBJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HN59 EBJ, 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 HN59 EBJ registered?

HN59 EBJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is HN59 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN59 EBJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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