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YY59 HXT

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,864 mi
Last recorded112,864 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 HXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 112,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 112,863 miles

Front Position lamp not working both ns and os x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 94,118 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 94,117 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 90,781 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 90,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 81,096 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,145 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 76,145 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,391 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,975 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 67,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,236 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 63,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,412 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,518 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 53,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 48,969 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,777 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,068 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,747 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,729 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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YY59 HXT is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YY59 HXT, 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 YY59 HXT registered?

YY59 HXT is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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