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KY59 YKR

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,251 mi
Last recorded178,251 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 178,251 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 177,562 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 177,559 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 177,400 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 176,670 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 176,266 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 167,933 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 166,107 miles

Front Headlamp adjusters wont move.both lamps aim are at min and max settings.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge!

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge!

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge!

Rear Seats folded down.

Fail 22 May 2018 166,107 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Headlamp adjusters wont move.both lamps aim are at min and max settings.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge!

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge!

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge!

Rear Seats folded down.

Pass 23 May 2017 152,135 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 May 2017 152,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 143,542 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 128,962 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 102,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 102,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,102 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,719 miles

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

rear pads low and discs lpped

Fail 5 Sep 2012 67,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear pads low and discs lpped

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 YKR is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 KY59 YKR, 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 YKR registered?

KY59 YKR is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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