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OV59 XDN

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,012 mi
Last recorded134,012 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 XDN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 134,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both tie rod ball joints slight play ()

Fail 23 Apr 2025 134,005 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Fractured (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Fractured (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both tie rod ball joints slight play ()

Pass 13 Apr 2024 124,305 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust corroded and heat shield

Fail 12 Apr 2024 124,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust corroded and heat shield

Pass 20 Feb 2023 120,473 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges are bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 120,431 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs are lipped and worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges are bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 109,810 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads worn

service overdue, service light on

Pass 27 Jan 2020 100,469 miles

crack on a windscreen outside drivers viewing swept area

Fail 27 Jan 2020 100,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

crack on a windscreen outside drivers viewing swept area

Pass 4 Jan 2019 95,021 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 95,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise both fronts worn smooth on the inside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2017 82,485 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 75,336 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 64,594 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 64,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 54,002 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 44,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,761 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 XDN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XDN, 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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OV59 XDN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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