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RE59 XJA

2009 Volvo V50

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,341 mi
Last recorded109,341 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 XJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 109,341 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 109,336 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 103,530 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 103,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 May 2024 97,501 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 90,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 83,793 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 76,979 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2021 76,859 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 70,099 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 63,761 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 55,766 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 49,703 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 49,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2016 41,041 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 41,041 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 33,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2014 25,182 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 14,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2013 14,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XJA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE59 XJA, 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 XJA registered?

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

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