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RE59 XHP

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,187 mi
Last recorded158,187 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 XHP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 158,187 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 150,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 139,353 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 138,918 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. DPF Cut open. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 128,245 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 128,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,111 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 104,328 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 10 Dec 2019 98,382 miles

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Rear Number Plate Delaminated

Pass 7 Dec 2018 90,204 miles

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 14 Dec 2017 80,570 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both lower arm rearmost bushes weak

nsr tyre getting low

Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,861 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 71,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,155 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 51,562 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 43,477 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 33,933 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 XHP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

RE59 XHP is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is RE59 XHP safe to buy?

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