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PX59 YED

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,910 mi
Last recorded190,910 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 YED
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 190,910 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear metal brackets broken away from exhaust and one bracket missing and rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel additive tank leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose and damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front and nsr inner rims with nsr possibly causing loss of air (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf worn outer edge and rear tyres worn out on inner edges and nsr cut outer s/wall 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 190,706 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective both rear metal brackets broken away from exhaust and one bracket missing and rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel additive tank leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose and damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front and nsr inner rims with nsr possibly causing loss of air (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf worn outer edge and rear tyres worn out on inner edges and nsr cut outer s/wall 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 175,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 175,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre tread delaminating (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 160,404 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 144,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 144,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Dip beam bulb not working. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 131,675 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2022 131,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users From PAT fluid tank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 119,956 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 119,956 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 101,230 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 85,881 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 79,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,148 miles

slight perishing on inner side walls of all tyres

Pass 8 Nov 2016 66,455 miles

Front Both front brake discs slightly pitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 57,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 47,788 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 47,788 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 38,520 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 28,360 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 YED is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YED, 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 YED registered?

PX59 YED is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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