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BK59 YNM

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

191,209 mi
Last recorded191,209 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 YNM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2025 191,209 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 184,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside parking brake low effort

Fail 8 Apr 2024 184,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside parking brake low effort

Pass 5 Apr 2023 176,325 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 168,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 168,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 149,908 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 149,900 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 1 in sidewall 1 close too. ()

Pass 4 Jan 2020 140,329 miles

advise front lower arm bushes perishing

Fail 4 Jan 2020 140,329 miles

advise front lower arm bushes perishing

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 129,832 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 129,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2017 120,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine system service light on (Red exclamation mark)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 120,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine system service light on (Red exclamation mark)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 108,311 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front low tread and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 96,867 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R not allowing a full inspection of seatbelt.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,289 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,041 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BK59 YNM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BK59 YNM, 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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BK59 YNM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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