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YG59 XBD

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

174,034 mi
Last recorded174,034 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 XBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 174,034 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 171,886 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 162,171 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 162,157 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 153,930 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 151,639 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 148,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 145,237 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 142,242 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 139,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 127,981 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 113,506 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 103,388 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 99,717 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,717 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,433 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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YG59 XBD is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YG59 XBD, 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 YG59 XBD registered?

YG59 XBD is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is YG59 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 XBD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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