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AK59 YGZ

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,220 mi
Last recorded117,220 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 117,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 108,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 108,577 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment n/s low effort (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 96,472 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 91,955 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 91,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 90,084 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,564 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 83,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some vehicle components

Fail 13 Sep 2019 82,994 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some vehicle components

Pass 17 Sep 2018 71,404 miles

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

engine cover/under trays fitted

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Sep 2017 59,835 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover/under trays fitted

engine management light is on

Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine cover/under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,694 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 19,398 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 19,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 13,474 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 YGZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 YGZ, 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 YGZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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