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YG59 XHE

2009 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,311 mi
Last recorded133,311 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 XHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 133,311 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 129,691 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 129,691 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 117,174 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 106,245 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 100,651 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 82,026 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,491 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 68,476 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 58,839 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 48,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,232 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,090 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 23,043 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 18,330 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 XHE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

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

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