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AK59 JYT

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,481 mi
Last recorded142,481 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 JYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 142,481 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 18 Dec 2024 138,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 138,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front fixie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake has a lot of travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 138,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front fixie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake has a lot of travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 134,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front fixie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One of the sidelights not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side's (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 129,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front fixie pipe has a small blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side's (4.4.3 (a))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2021 123,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Fail 25 Nov 2021 123,899 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Pass 11 Dec 2020 115,683 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 115,654 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 99,109 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 99,109 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 84,296 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 84,286 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 73,446 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jul 2017 73,446 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jul 2016 62,724 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,806 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 40,286 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked on sidewalls but not showing cords

Pass 19 Jul 2013 25,437 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 22,077 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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AK59 JYT is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 AK59 JYT, 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 AK59 JYT registered?

AK59 JYT is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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