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RO59 XAV

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,967 mi
Last recorded190,967 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 XAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 190,967 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 190,947 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 173,213 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 164,602 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 164,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 158,491 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

center exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 155,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 153,747 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 136,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 136,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE WORN/SPLIT (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 116,563 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 92,469 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,620 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,749 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)

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

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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RO59 XAV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO59 XAV, 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 RO59 XAV registered?

RO59 XAV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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