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OV59 XDB

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,037 mi
Last recorded154,037 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 XDB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 154,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 149,769 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 143,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 143,713 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 139,466 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 132,518 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 126,442 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2020 126,442 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 113,165 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))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2017 104,270 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 96,163 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 81,761 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,592 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,120 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,136 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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OV59 XDB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OV59 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

OV59 XDB is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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