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HN59 RXA

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,924 mi
Last recorded140,924 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 RXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 140,924 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 127,054 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 120,492 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 115,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mms (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 108,536 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 108,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 103,030 miles

Advise tread starting to lift on o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Nov 2020 103,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise tread starting to lift on o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2019 96,260 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 96,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 86,040 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Advise n/s/r tyre tread starting to lift

Fail 12 Nov 2018 86,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Advise n/s/r tyre tread starting to lift

Pass 14 Nov 2017 75,482 miles

Advise front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2016 68,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,395 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 48,487 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 41,496 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 31,747 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 RXA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RXA, 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 RXA registered?

HN59 RXA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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