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PX59 ULJ

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,182 mi
Last recorded62,182 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 ULJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 62,182 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 61,193 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 61,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 59,313 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 59,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 58,110 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 58,110 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,395 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 56,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 55,230 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 54,047 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,060 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 53,060 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,215 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,222 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 49,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 47,063 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,063 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 45,281 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 45,281 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,111 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,391 miles

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

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 ULJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PX59 ULJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX59 ULJ registered?

PX59 ULJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is PX59 ULJ safe to buy?

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