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YY59 HXU

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,373 mi
Last recorded100,373 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 HXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,373 miles

NSF wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 100,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

NSF wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 89,723 miles

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

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

exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2017 89,723 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,566 miles

Child Seat Fitted

Covers Fitted

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% wear (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 73,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child Seat Fitted

Covers Fitted

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% wear (3.5.1g)

Oil Level Low

Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,311 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 58,314 miles

BOTH rear tyres have excessive wear to inside edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

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 HXU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HXU, 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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YY59 HXU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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