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AK59 YFB

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,598 mi
Last recorded151,598 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YFB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 151,598 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 133,188 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 126,394 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking slightly (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 117,663 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 108,715 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2021 108,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 104,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear silencer badly corroded outer skin

Fail 30 Nov 2020 103,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear silencer badly corroded outer skin

Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,441 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 98,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 84,419 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 69,460 miles

Nearside Front head lamp aim poor

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,044 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 49,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2015 43,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 43,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,928 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight buckle in n/s/r wheel

slight distortion in o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2013 37,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2012 29,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 29,189 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 YFB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YFB, 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 YFB registered?

AK59 YFB is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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