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PX59 YTH

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,349 mi
Last recorded143,349 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 143,349 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting from securing clip. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And O/S/R also, wishbone saddles corroded heavily, to exposed steel surfaces. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 143,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone, inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone, inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting from securing clip. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And O/S/R also, wishbone saddles corroded heavily, to exposed steel surfaces. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coatings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 137,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 129,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 129,476 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 120,722 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 113,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 110,076 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 105,813 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 98,816 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 92,159 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 92,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 84,549 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,621 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 68,684 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 21 Oct 2014 68,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,934 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 48,312 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,329 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 YTH is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YTH, 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 YTH registered?

PX59 YTH is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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