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YG59 XGD

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,802 mi
Last recorded105,802 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 XGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 105,802 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2025 103,082 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2025 103,082 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2024 100,116 miles

Radiator support panel corroding away

Pass 16 Jan 2023 97,315 miles

Radiator support panel corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,637 miles

Front radiator bracket corroded

Nearside Front mirror is damaged and doesnt provide view to rear

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

pat fluid tank slightly weaping

Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,298 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 91,298 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,256 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 99,256 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,068 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 81,045 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 70,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm - rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm- rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 60,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 51,190 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 39,448 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 27,430 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 XGD 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 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 XGD, 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 XGD registered?

YG59 XGD is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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