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PJ59 PXC

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,269 mi
Last recorded175,269 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 PXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 175,269 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 175,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven & below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 165,776 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 155,526 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central middle screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm lower front arm bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 155,353 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central middle screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm lower front arm bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 145,890 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 145,882 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 134,992 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 126,821 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 126,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 112,571 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 112,570 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

O/s/r upper tail light inoperative

Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,037 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 95,331 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,336 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 66,137 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 66,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 54,047 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 54,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 30,234 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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PJ59 PXC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PJ59 PXC, 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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PJ59 PXC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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