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AK59 YGD

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,640 mi
Last recorded112,640 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 112,640 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 108,183 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 108,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 105,629 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 104,528 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 104,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre is wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2022 98,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 98,462 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,749 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 89,802 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 83,965 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive ad-blu tank leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 76,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 68,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,823 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 59,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,765 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 10 Feb 2014 41,601 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,214 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

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 YGD is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YGD, 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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AK59 YGD is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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