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ML59 XUD

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,745 mi
Last recorded144,745 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 XUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 144,745 miles

exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorating

n/s rear number plate is not working

rear tyres are perished

Pass 28 May 2019 137,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased not allowing accurate inspection. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate light dim, attention required soon.

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

Fail 28 May 2019 137,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased not allowing accurate inspection. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate light dim, attention required soon.

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 136,086 miles

black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components and undertrays and some covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2018 136,082 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components and undertrays and some covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2017 130,324 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 130,324 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 122,282 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 122,282 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 112,538 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 112,538 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 104,225 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 92,373 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 62,775 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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ML59 XUD is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ML59 XUD, 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 ML59 XUD registered?

ML59 XUD is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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