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KY59 HYU

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,969 mi
Last recorded187,969 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 HYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 187,969 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2022 187,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2021 180,499 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 169,079 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 169,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 158,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective slightly dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 147,472 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 136,967 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 136,967 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 128,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible cylinder head to injector seal leak (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 128,068 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible cylinder head to injector seal leak (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 119,019 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 119,017 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 111,200 miles

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

nearside rear tyre uneven tread

Fail 5 Sep 2013 101,093 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 101,093 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 76,125 miles

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

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

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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KY59 HYU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KY59 HYU, 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 KY59 HYU registered?

KY59 HYU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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