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YX59 XTE

2009 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,999 mi
Last recorded180,999 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 XTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 180,999 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 169,564 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed Front to Rear

Pass 23 Aug 2023 157,973 miles

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

under vehicle has been undersealed front to rear

Fail 23 Aug 2023 157,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under vehicle has been undersealed front to rear

Pass 1 Sep 2022 146,681 miles

Chip on screen Zone A less than 10mm

Fail 23 Aug 2022 146,681 miles

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

Chip on screen Zone A less than 10mm

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 138,194 miles

Both front brake discs lipped and worn pads appear ok

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R ()

General corrosion to underside front sub frame and rear suspension components

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust brackets corroded and weak

Fail 28 Sep 2021 138,194 miles

Both front brake discs lipped and worn pads appear ok

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R ()

General corrosion to underside front sub frame and rear suspension components

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust brackets corroded and weak

Pass 25 Sep 2020 130,578 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2020 130,578 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres low in treads and worn on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 123,227 miles

general corrosion to underside and exhaust system

undertrays and outter sill cover fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2019 123,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to underside and exhaust system

undertrays and outter sill cover fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 114,407 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

light corrosion to rear suspension area

slight blow exhaust silencer and front joint corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2018 114,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

light corrosion to rear suspension area

slight blow exhaust silencer and front joint corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 108,365 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 102,710 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 102,686 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,333 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,127 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,689 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,103 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 XTE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White 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 XTE, 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 XTE registered?

YX59 XTE is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is YX59 XTE safe to buy?

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