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YS59 CXW

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,881 mi
Last recorded59,881 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 CXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 59,881 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 59,820 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bolt sheared (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 56,227 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 53,020 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 49,409 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 46,568 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 40,636 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 40,636 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 37,322 miles

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

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

brake slighty spongy

Pass 16 Mar 2019 32,188 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 29,827 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,757 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 21,423 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 18,280 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 13,042 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 11,329 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 9,188 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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YS59 CXW is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YS59 CXW, 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 YS59 CXW registered?

YS59 CXW is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is YS59 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS59 CXW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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