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YG59 XFO

2009 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

65,889 mi
Last recorded65,889 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 XFO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 65,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 59,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Slight oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2024 54,530 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 54,530 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 52,680 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 50,147 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 48,216 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 46,386 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 43,660 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 40,413 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,569 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 32,462 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,024 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 25,332 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 21,542 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,912 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 XFO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 XFO, 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 XFO registered?

YG59 XFO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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