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YX59 XAY

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,989 mi
Last recorded88,989 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 XAY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,989 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 88,572 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,028 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,408 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,116 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 59,076 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 59,076 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,652 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 39,382 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front discs and pads worn

Fail 12 Sep 2012 39,336 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front discs and pads worn

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 XAY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

YX59 XAY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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