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HV59 PLX

2009 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

143,787 mi
Last recorded143,787 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 PLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 143,787 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Recommend attention soon. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken. System still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 136,539 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Nearside Rear Inner nsr tyre stepping on inner edge

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Rear rear exhaust hanger corroded (thin)

Pass 24 Sep 2024 133,325 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 129,586 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 125,747 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 125,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 120,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge & slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge & slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 118,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 114,026 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 106,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 97,902 miles

Rear Both rear tyres have slight uneven wear on inside edges.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 90,286 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,309 miles

o/s/f.tyre.bald.on.inner.edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,946 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,441 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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HV59 PLX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HV59 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

HV59 PLX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 October 2009.

Is HV59 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 PLX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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