MOT Status
ValidMileage
167,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
n/side rear tyre worn on inner edge
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
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))
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))
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HV59 XBU safe to buy?
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