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PY59 FHN

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,035 mi
Last recorded163,035 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 FHN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 163,035 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 163,035 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 148,120 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 148,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 130,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 130,257 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 112,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 99,434 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 87,421 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 87,419 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 82,640 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 78,368 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 78,368 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 73,555 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 67,192 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 60,373 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 60,373 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,351 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 44,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,035 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 33,400 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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PY59 FHN 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 66.7%.

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 PY59 FHN, 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 PY59 FHN registered?

PY59 FHN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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The MOT history for PY59 FHN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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