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ST59 EBC

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,598 mi
Last recorded125,598 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 EBC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 125,598 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 120,238 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 115,254 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 110,491 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 105,738 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 101,154 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 96,372 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 96,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 92,696 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 86,815 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 86,811 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 79,995 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,364 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,307 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2014 59,741 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 51,926 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,613 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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ST59 EBC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 ST59 EBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST59 EBC registered?

ST59 EBC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is ST59 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 EBC 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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