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YG59 XBM

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,972 mi
Last recorded170,972 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 XBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 170,972 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 50 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 170,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 50 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 161,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 154,465 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 142,281 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 128,084 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 127,826 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 121,377 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 105,789 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 105,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,175 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,071 miles

additive tank damp

belly pan and side skirts fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,574 miles

fuel additive tank damp

sideskirts , bellypan and engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

additive tank damp and will need attention soon

sideskirts fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 72,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel additive tank damp may need replacing soon

n/s/r tyre starting to crack/deteriorate also uneaven tyre wear on inner edge this may be noise when driving

o/s dip on min mark

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/deteriorate.Very close to limit advise replacing for safety

sideskirts fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,499 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,005 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 XBM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XBM, 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 XBM registered?

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

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