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OY59 XVU

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,932 mi
Last recorded48,932 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 XVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 48,932 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2024 47,983 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 47,980 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))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 45,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread, also at 1mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in treads also sidewalls,also at 2mm on inner band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads, also at 1.6 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged starting to block/step on inner band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads, also at 2mm on inner band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 39,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 39,676 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 35,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 31,688 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 31,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 26,754 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 25,316 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 24,530 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 23,609 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 21,956 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 21,956 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 19,749 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 17,176 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 13,291 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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OY59 XVU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OY59 XVU, 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 OY59 XVU registered?

OY59 XVU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is OY59 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY59 XVU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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