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DK59 YCH

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,656 mi
Last recorded107,656 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 YCH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 107,656 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 106,379 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 104,233 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 102,351 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 99,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 96,288 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 96,288 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 93,833 miles

Radiator support panel corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2020 93,833 miles

Radiator support panel corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 90,848 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 90,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 87,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,698 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 81,689 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,846 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 71,478 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,478 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsr upper position bulb

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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DK59 YCH is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DK59 YCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK59 YCH registered?

DK59 YCH is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is DK59 YCH safe to buy?

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