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SV59 TJX

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,921 mi
Last recorded89,921 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 TJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 89,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 87,528 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 85,327 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 85,316 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed Excesses black smoke. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Both rear side lamps too bright.

Pass 17 May 2022 83,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust in poor conditions

Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,251 miles

Front Both front tyres edges started to wear out

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2021 80,241 miles

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

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

Front Both front tyres edges started to wear out

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 77,912 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side light bulb intermittent

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,214 miles

Rear Silencer corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2019 74,212 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Silencer corroded.

Pass 29 Dec 2017 69,979 miles

2 x front tyres are wearing on the edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 66,668 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre rear belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 65,846 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 62,128 miles

both front tyre wearing on shoulder

child seat fitted to rear unable to check seatbelt

front pads 75% worn

Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2013 51,254 miles

front disc slightly lipped

Fail 28 Sep 2012 46,457 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r side light out

Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,457 miles

o/s/r side light out

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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SV59 TJX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 SV59 TJX, 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 SV59 TJX registered?

SV59 TJX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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