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PX59 XGE

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,168 mi
Last recorded59,168 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 XGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 59,168 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 55,654 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 55,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached pin broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 53,299 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2023 50,450 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 45,341 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 44,504 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 44,503 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 43,041 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 42,018 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 40,283 miles

Under covers Engine covers

Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,645 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 35,253 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,680 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,126 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Sep 2013 22,329 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 19,035 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 XGE 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 88.9%.

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 XGE, 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 PX59 XGE registered?

PX59 XGE is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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