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AK59 YHC

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,634 mi
Last recorded127,634 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 127,634 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 125,113 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 125,113 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 119,920 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 119,920 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 115,091 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2022 115,091 miles

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

Central exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2021 110,993 miles

Rear parking brake only just met efficiency required, may require repair or adjustment.

Pass 7 Aug 2020 104,572 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 104,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 100,070 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 95,374 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 95,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 91,529 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside and outside edges 205/50zr17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,643 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 67,643 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,662 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,321 miles

Logo on front number plate.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,816 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 YHC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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