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YX59 XUJ

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,920 mi
Last recorded125,920 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 125,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear lower main arms outer bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside trailing arm bush starting to separate

possible very slight play in nearside front ball joint

Pass 14 Oct 2024 119,518 miles

signs of leak from fuel additive tank

some separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

Fail 14 Oct 2024 119,518 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

signs of leak from fuel additive tank

some separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2023 113,531 miles

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

both rear lower control arms bushes perishing

both rear lower main arms outer bushes deteriorating

rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

some wear to discs

very sight play offside front ball joint

windscreen chipped

Fail 12 Oct 2023 113,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear lower control arms bushes perishing

both rear lower main arms outer bushes deteriorating

rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

some wear to discs

very sight play offside front ball joint

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Oct 2022 107,419 miles

both rear lower control arm bushes starting to perish

both rear lower main arms outer bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

some wear to front and rear discs

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Oct 2021 101,133 miles

both rear lower control arms bushes deteriorating

both rear lower main arms outer bushes deteriorating

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

offside rear tyre perishing

some wear/corrosion to front + rear discs

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Oct 2020 91,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 82,170 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 82,170 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 72,727 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 72,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 63,973 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 57,375 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 57,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,593 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear perishing

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2014 40,658 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing!

Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,422 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,799 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 XUJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUJ, 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 XUJ registered?

YX59 XUJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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