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HY59 UVV

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,939 mi
Last recorded129,939 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 UVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 129,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nsr tyre out of shape

Fail 11 Jun 2026 129,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nsr tyre out of shape

Pass 6 Jun 2025 122,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nsr tyre out of shape

Fail 3 Jun 2025 122,408 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nsr tyre out of shape

Pass 14 Jun 2024 114,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 106,533 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,448 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 80,478 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 80,478 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 77,018 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 77,018 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 72,572 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 72,572 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 67,341 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 62,303 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,891 miles

Offside Front has small cut to outer sidewall

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 55,891 miles

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

Offside Front has small cut to outer sidewall

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,577 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,868 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 31,970 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,323 miles

Both front tyres getting low

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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HY59 UVV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY59 UVV, 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 HY59 UVV registered?

HY59 UVV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is HY59 UVV safe to buy?

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