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YY59 HXV

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,623 mi
Last recorded171,623 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 HXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 171,623 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

full exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2024 171,617 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 163,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 163,435 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 151,792 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 151,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 139,368 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 139,360 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 131,231 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 121,871 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 121,871 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit average 2.23 (limit 1.33) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 110,222 miles

Central Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 95,721 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 81,412 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 75,028 miles

both headlamps contain condensation

nearside rear wheel arch liner missing and sill end trim missing

offside rear wheel arch liner damaged

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Fail 30 Nov 2015 75,018 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

both headlamps contain condensation

nearside rear wheel arch liner missing and sill end trim missing

offside rear wheel arch liner damaged

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 63,180 miles

Condensation in drivers side headlamp

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 63,180 miles

Condensation in drivers side headlamp

Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,920 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 40,609 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 HXV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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