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OY59 FAO

2009 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,935 mi
Last recorded74,935 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 FAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2026 74,935 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 70,971 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 67,979 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 65,478 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,162 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,010 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 57,613 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 55,108 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 49,141 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 45,874 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,466 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 35,855 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,017 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 23,895 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 17,401 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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OY59 FAO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OY59 FAO, 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 OY59 FAO registered?

OY59 FAO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is OY59 FAO safe to buy?

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