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OU59 XHH

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

219,052 mi
Last recorded219,052 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 XHH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 219,052 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 208,455 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 208,455 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 196,084 miles

Alternator belt worn.

Both rear tyres worn low on inside shoulder.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from gear box ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 186,341 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 186,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 164,872 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2014 164,872 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 150,709 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 113,952 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 113,952 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 XHH is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OU59 XHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU59 XHH?

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What year was OU59 XHH registered?

OU59 XHH is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is OU59 XHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU59 XHH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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