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OV59 OXC

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,638 mi
Last recorded128,638 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 OXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 128,638 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including both rear springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to multiple suspension components

Fail 22 Jan 2026 128,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including both rear springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to multiple suspension components

Pass 24 Jan 2025 125,637 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2025 125,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 122,615 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 122,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 119,117 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides outer sleeves split and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 119,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working In mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides outer sleeves split and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 112,542 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 107,731 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2020 107,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2019 104,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 100,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 99,237 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn on the inner edges

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 91,302 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f headlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,870 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

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

o/s headlamp poor beam pattern

Fail 20 Nov 2015 78,856 miles

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

Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

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

o/s headlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 20 Nov 2014 67,301 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,504 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on the inner edge.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,750 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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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OV59 OXC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV59 OXC, 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 OV59 OXC registered?

OV59 OXC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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