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YG59 XTX

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

225,014 mi
Last recorded225,014 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 225,014 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 225,013 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 196,249 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 196,249 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 169,009 miles

Center exhaust box corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 169,009 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Center exhaust box corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 168,813 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Rear bumper damaged but not causing sharp edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 129,648 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 129,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 92,521 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 92,520 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

N/s/f outer position bulb inop

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r upper position bulb inop

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 72,851 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 72,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,225 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,289 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 45,289 miles

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

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 XTX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XTX, 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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YG59 XTX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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