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RE59 XHR

2009 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,440 mi
Last recorded53,440 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 XHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 53,440 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 53,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack in front screen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 46,523 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 39,884 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 37,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 37,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 33,708 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 29,909 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 27,475 miles

NSR Lower and OSR Upper tail bulbs inop

Nearside Rear Tyre has slow puncture. (Screw in Tread)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished ( Date code 2009) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 27,475 miles

Central Bumper insecure Screw missing from Brackets (6.1.4 (a) (i))

NSR Lower and OSR Upper tail bulbs inop

Nearside Rear Tyre has slow puncture. (Screw in Tread)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished ( Date code 2009) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 24,953 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 24,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 22,187 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre inner most tread area heavily worn.No tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 20,738 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 19,361 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 19,361 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 16,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 12,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 7,806 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 XHR is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

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

Is RE59 XHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 XHR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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