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YF59 JSX

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,156 mi
Last recorded66,156 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 JSX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 66,156 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 47,040 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 47,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 38,099 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Slight play in steering rack arm

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 32,662 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 32,654 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 25,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 22,200 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 21,437 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 20,093 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 17,987 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 15,914 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 15,914 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 13,762 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 11,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Dec 2012 9,439 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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YF59 JSX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 JSX, 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 YF59 JSX registered?

YF59 JSX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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