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YH59 XYE

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,265 mi
Last recorded195,265 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 XYE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 195,265 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 183,532 miles

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

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2018 183,492 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 167,416 miles

advise osf tyre worn inner edge advise osf cv boot slight split but preventing the ingress of dirt advise os mirror glass taped in

Fail 6 Jul 2017 167,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise osf tyre worn inner edge advise osf cv boot slight split but preventing the ingress of dirt advise os mirror glass taped in

Pass 25 May 2016 153,990 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 153,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 139,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 125,918 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 125,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 110,928 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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YH59 XYE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

YH59 XYE is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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