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HV59 PHZ

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,542 mi
Last recorded150,542 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 PHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 150,542 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 142,578 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 137,226 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to misshape

Pass 23 Nov 2018 119,715 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 17 Nov 2017 109,636 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing close to canvas on inner edge

Rear exhaust hangers rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2016 102,909 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 102,909 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 96,152 miles

Centre brake light dim

Offside Rear tyre inner tread stepped & 3mm

Offside Rear upper side light not working

front and rear brake pads low

Fail 20 Nov 2015 96,151 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Centre brake light dim

Offside Rear tyre inner tread stepped & 3mm

Offside Rear upper side light not working

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Nov 2014 89,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,098 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 75,234 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 75,234 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 74,987 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 74,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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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HV59 PHZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HV59 PHZ, 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 HV59 PHZ registered?

HV59 PHZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is HV59 PHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 PHZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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