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YH59 XJT

2009 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,450 mi
Last recorded91,450 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 XJT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 91,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 89,720 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 May 2024 89,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2023 88,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 86,403 miles

Front discs rusty

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2021 83,466 miles

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

heatsheilds loose at rear

rear exhaust rusty

slight damage front number plate

Fail 15 Jun 2021 83,403 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

heatsheilds loose at rear

rear exhaust rusty

slight damage front number plate

Pass 8 Jun 2020 81,229 miles

Offside headlamp poor beam pattern

Fail 8 Jun 2020 81,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 13 Jun 2019 79,273 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 77,111 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2018 77,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2017 72,784 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 72,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,758 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 68,758 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,654 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 64,654 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,408 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 56,630 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre wear uneven

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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YH59 XJT is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YH59 XJT, 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 YH59 XJT registered?

YH59 XJT is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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