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OU59 XHJ

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,794 mi
Last recorded158,794 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 158,794 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 143,937 miles

engine cover preventing full inspection of some components

underside cover preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Sep 2014 132,771 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges, o/s b ald on very edge.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 132,771 miles

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

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

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges, o/s b ald on very edge.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 126,013 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 126,013 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 99,085 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 99,085 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XHJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

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

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