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PX59 DXP

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,793 mi
Last recorded117,793 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 DXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 117,793 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly noisy when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion on front suspension components

surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2024 116,982 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 20 Nov 2023 116,336 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting before rear silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 115,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread and worn slightly lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 15 Dec 2021 115,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

front radiator support pannel badly corroded

surface corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 3 Dec 2020 114,859 miles

Exhaust emissions standards only just achieved.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system slightly leaking at flexi joint and at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driveshaft bearing worn, but not excessively.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush damaged

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad worn to approximately 3mm

Pass 27 Nov 2019 113,949 miles

Exhaust emissions standards only just achieved.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at joint to rear of flexible section, and at rearmost joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has small cracks within tread

Offside Front Lower Lower suspension arm rear bush damaged, but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge of tread

Pass 28 Nov 2018 112,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has slight leak at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake lever travel slightly high

Offside Front Lower Lower suspension arm rear bush slightly damaged, but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 14 Dec 2017 111,296 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 111,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 108,319 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 91,455 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,644 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 58,149 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 58,149 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,598 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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PX59 DXP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PX59 DXP, 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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PX59 DXP is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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