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BK59 YUL

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,477 mi
Last recorded130,477 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 YUL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 130,477 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened coated in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre/ inner edge

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms/ coated in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 128,801 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at mid silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2024 128,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush cracked/deteriorated & excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush cracked/deteriorated & excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at mid silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2023 126,798 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 124,974 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 123,867 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 122,634 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 120,913 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear position light 1 of 2 inoperative

Pass 11 May 2018 119,165 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 116,342 miles

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

Offside Front 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 May 2016 113,380 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 113,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 100,389 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 91,125 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,739 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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BK59 YUL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BK59 YUL, 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 YUL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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