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SY59 VHZ

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,565 mi
Last recorded37,565 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 VHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 37,565 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 37,564 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 36,549 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 35,723 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 35,273 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 34,080 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 32,797 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 32,797 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 31,711 miles

both rear tyres cracked

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 30,113 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 30,113 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 28,205 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 28,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 26,339 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 26,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 24,578 miles

w/screen wiper blades smearing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 22,512 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 20,484 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 18,795 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 18,795 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 14,104 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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SY59 VHZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SY59 VHZ, 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 SY59 VHZ registered?

SY59 VHZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is SY59 VHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 VHZ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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