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AK59 YHB

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,056 mi
Last recorded98,056 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 98,056 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 98,056 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 82,001 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 75,846 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip stones (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 72,682 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 67,883 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,289 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 59,895 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Central ()

Fail 10 Sep 2019 59,895 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Central ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,928 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,540 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,968 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,275 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 9 Sep 2015 37,275 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 25,781 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres close to 3mm

nearside rear tyre close to 3mm

Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,198 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall cut but not exposing cord/ply

Fail 12 Sep 2012 20,198 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer wall cut but not exposing cord/ply

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

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