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OU59 XGE

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,539 mi
Last recorded209,539 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 XGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 209,539 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 174,828 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fron (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 147,011 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 125,457 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 101,179 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,109 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 81,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2013 57,962 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,029 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 42,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

O/S/F tyre inside edge worn

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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OU59 XGE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU59 XGE, 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 OU59 XGE registered?

OU59 XGE is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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