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YX59 XCA

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,919 mi
Last recorded119,919 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 119,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spotting on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Radiator support bracket heavily corroded

emission control fluid tank leaking near the rear sub frame

Pass 21 Sep 2020 116,409 miles

radiator support crossmember corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 110,432 miles

Front radiator cross member excessively corroded

Gearbox mounting defective rear gear box mount has excessive play and split in rubber ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

low pitch horn inop

Pass 24 Sep 2018 101,780 miles

Horn not working properly 1 of 2 intermittent (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 101,776 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly 1 of 2 intermittent (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 93,805 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 93,801 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front sidemarker inop

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

brake pedal has long travel - suspect brake pads seized in housings

Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,742 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit along inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front flexi hose adrift from bracket

Offside Rear tyre displaying signs of structural failure along inner edge of tread

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

grill broken - has sharp edges but unlikely to cause harm

parking brake efficiency only just achieved

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Fail 14 Sep 2016 83,742 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit along inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front flexi hose adrift from bracket

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre displaying signs of structural failure along inner edge of tread

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

grill broken - has sharp edges but unlikely to cause harm

parking brake efficiency only just achieved

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,804 miles

DPF TANK HAS A SLIGHTLEAK

Fail 16 Sep 2015 73,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake lever on brake caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake lever on brake caliper (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,625 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 61,625 miles

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,377 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 48,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,291 miles

offside upper tail lamp inoperative

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 XCA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XCA, 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 XCA registered?

YX59 XCA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2009.

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