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HV59 XBU

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,062 mi
Last recorded167,062 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 XBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 167,062 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 167,062 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 162,233 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 162,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction red warning on dash and message about engine fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside washer jet aiming low

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of rear subframe/suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 151,765 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 141,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 132,984 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2021 132,942 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2020 125,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 117,423 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 117,299 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 105,345 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 105,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 98,758 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 98,758 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 89,950 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,702 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,301 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 56,607 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,347 miles

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

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 XBU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

HV59 XBU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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