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RE59 XHD

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,400 mi
Last recorded57,400 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 XHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 57,400 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 55,514 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 53,745 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 51,626 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 49,048 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 46,970 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 44,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low on edges

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn low on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,716 miles

Both front tyre's are cracking

Offside Parking brake: Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Sep 2017 36,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low (4.1.E.1)

gearbox / engine oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2017 36,296 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low (4.1.E.1)

gearbox / engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2016 33,405 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Oct 2016 33,405 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,982 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 29,982 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 27,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracking on inner and outer sidewalls 205/50/17 XL

Pass 11 Oct 2013 23,999 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 17 Oct 2012 18,959 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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RE59 XHD is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

RE59 XHD is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is RE59 XHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 XHD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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