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YF59 RXS

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,822 mi
Last recorded151,822 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 RXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 151,822 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 151,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 143,609 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 143,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 137,865 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Feb 2019 137,865 miles

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2018 126,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened general wear & inner face in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened general wear & inner face in poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

osf washer jet weak/poor delivery,brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn,rear number plate lamps slightly dim/dirty lens,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.

plastic oversills & undershields fitted,mixed tyre brands fitted,front & rear brake hoses part shrouded.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 111,604 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 106,202 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight deterioration (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 106,202 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight deterioration (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 88,894 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2015 88,894 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,258 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 72,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,679 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,339 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 46,339 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 RXS is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YF59 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

YF59 RXS is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is YF59 RXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF59 RXS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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