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BN59 YWK

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,560 mi
Last recorded164,560 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 YWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 164,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2024 160,640 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 157,191 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 151,398 miles

Front Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os: rearmost bushes starting to crack / perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os: 3mm + uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os: trailing arm bushes minor de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 31 Aug 2021 145,894 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes ns and os: slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os trailing arm bushes starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 4 Sep 2020 138,324 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 31 Aug 2019 130,907 miles

Rear Brake discs slightly pitted / lipped

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

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 3 Sep 2018 121,231 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 3 Sep 2018 121,231 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear: minimum margin corrected (0.1 (d))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 2 Sep 2017 111,115 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 100,708 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 100,353 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,927 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,985 miles

nearside front tyre bold inner edge

offside front tyre bold inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,784 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BN59 YWK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red 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 BN59 YWK, 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 BN59 YWK registered?

BN59 YWK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is BN59 YWK safe to buy?

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