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YG59 XTF

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

222,552 mi
Last recorded222,552 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 XTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 222,552 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2023 222,541 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central exhaust corodded

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect evidense of dried up oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated driveshaft boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops torn

Pass 15 Jul 2022 207,862 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 207,862 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 194,703 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 194,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 190,716 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 190,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre has a nail, been badly worn on inner sidewall

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 183,796 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 173,218 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 173,218 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 148,225 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust silencer corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2017 148,225 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

exhaust silencer corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2016 125,783 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has shard of mettle stuck in tread

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2016 125,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has shard of mettle stuck in tread

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2015 106,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust silencer corroding

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2015 106,320 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust silencer corroding

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,679 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2012 42,823 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 42,823 miles

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

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

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 XTF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XTF, 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 XTF registered?

YG59 XTF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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