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AY59 YVJ

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,038 mi
Last recorded140,038 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 140,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 130,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF,NSR & OSF =3 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 121,563 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 112,778 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 112,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 103,878 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 103,878 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 95,888 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 89,740 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 86,171 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 86,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

no coolant in tank

Pass 19 Sep 2018 78,009 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,176 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2016 63,091 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2016 63,091 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure possibly split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2015 56,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge uneven wear steering geometry recommended (4.1.E.1)

tyre sizes 205/50/17

Pass 12 Aug 2014 48,842 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,229 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,107 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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AY59 YVJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AY59 YVJ, 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 AY59 YVJ registered?

AY59 YVJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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