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YP59 XUC

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,460 mi
Last recorded65,460 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 XUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 65,460 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 65,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions And wearing on edges (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 62,485 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 62,485 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 60,116 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 60,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 56,947 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 52,000 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 51,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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 18 Sep 2020 49,125 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 46,541 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 41,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 38,209 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 34,031 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 34,031 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 29,322 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 24,963 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 20,561 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 15,824 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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YP59 XUC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YP59 XUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP59 XUC registered?

YP59 XUC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is YP59 XUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP59 XUC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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