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YX59 RHO

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,743 mi
Last recorded106,743 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 RHO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 106,743 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 106,743 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 103,045 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 103,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 98,701 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 98,701 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 96,602 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 95,558 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 93,685 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 93,685 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 89,612 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 83,747 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 83,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,091 miles

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 75,091 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,257 miles

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)

screen wipers a bit poor

Fail 9 Sep 2016 67,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

screen wipers a bit poor

Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,268 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,679 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 38,965 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 31,281 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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YX59 RHO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 YX59 RHO, 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 YX59 RHO registered?

YX59 RHO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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