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OY59 UKM

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,542 mi
Last recorded114,542 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 UKM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 114,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Beginning to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 114,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Beginning to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 111,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 108,589 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 106,215 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 104,635 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 92,254 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 77,986 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 67,917 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,652 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,179 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 60,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,560 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 48,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,502 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,932 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

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 UKM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UKM, 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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OY59 UKM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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