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RE59 XGZ

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,383 mi
Last recorded105,383 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 XGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 105,383 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH CORROSION STARTED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH MAIN BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH WEAK (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 100,259 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL STOP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS LIPPED/GROVED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT STRUTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 94,432 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 91,826 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 91,826 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 87,626 miles

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

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 16 Sep 2019 80,992 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 80,992 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 68,211 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,012 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 49,647 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,934 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 36,367 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 27,030 miles

Both f/tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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RE59 XGZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RE59 XGZ, 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 RE59 XGZ registered?

RE59 XGZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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