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YX59 XCL

2009 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,720 mi
Last recorded63,720 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 XCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 63,720 miles

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

brake pipes grease covered

Pass 29 Mar 2025 62,927 miles

Front radiator support bracket heavily corroded

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 61,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all grease covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat belt lock stiff

Pass 31 Mar 2023 60,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all grease covered (1.1.11 (c))

surface cracks on rear tyres

Pass 6 Apr 2022 60,160 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Apr 2022 60,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Sep 2021 58,639 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 57,717 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 54,344 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 51,517 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,009 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,778 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,293 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,131 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,525 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,262 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 XCL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YX59 XCL, 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 YX59 XCL registered?

YX59 XCL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is YX59 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX59 XCL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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