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SY59 VJC

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,553 mi
Last recorded159,553 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 VJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2019 159,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sat nav (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2018 145,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

some damaged to n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Fail 6 Jun 2018 145,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

some damaged to n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Pass 8 Jun 2017 126,572 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

middle seat belt clasp plastic cover missing

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2016 111,284 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic casing adrift (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2016 111,284 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic casing adrift (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 22 May 2015 94,001 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2015 93,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2014 78,232 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 52,605 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,605 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 VJC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

SY59 VJC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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