CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF59 HJC

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,530 mi
Last recorded141,530 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 HJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 141,530 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 134,410 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 124,855 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 124,855 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 110,405 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 99,662 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 90,855 miles

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2021 90,598 miles

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

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

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,405 miles

Front brake pads low

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 14 Feb 2019 67,607 miles

Nail in o/s front tyre

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight play in wishbone bushes

Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Travel on handbrake lever

Pass 2 Feb 2017 41,909 miles

Rear tyres o/s & n/s wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Jan 2017 41,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres o/s & n/s wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2016 30,935 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 19,676 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 17,646 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 17,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 15,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,716 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YF59 HJC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 YF59 HJC, 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

How do I check the history of YF59 HJC?

You can check the full history of YF59 HJC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF59 HJC registered?

YF59 HJC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is YF59 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF59 HJC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF59 HJC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YF59 HJC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.