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YE59 HCX

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,004 mi
Last recorded148,004 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 HCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 148,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 139,029 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 126,674 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 126,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 114,827 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play NSF inner rack joint has slight free play,but is ok for the MOT at this time. (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 107,017 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 107,013 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 97,651 miles

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 97,651 miles

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 89,812 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 89,812 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 83,730 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

anti skid warning light on

Pass 16 Oct 2013 83,730 miles

anti skid warning light on

Pass 28 Dec 2012 71,563 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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YE59 HCX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YE59 HCX, 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 YE59 HCX registered?

YE59 HCX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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