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YX59 RHZ

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,983 mi
Last recorded79,983 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 RHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 79,983 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 79,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 73,067 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking in edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 67,087 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2023 62,351 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Apr 2023 62,349 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 57,910 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm tread depth and worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 57,910 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm tread depth and worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 52,854 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 52,854 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 47,509 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 40,960 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,055 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2018 35,055 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 24,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to distort along inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 21,439 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 21,439 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 18,209 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 14,885 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,852 miles

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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 RHZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RHZ, 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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YX59 RHZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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