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OY59 ZYK

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,800 mi
Last recorded144,800 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 ZYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 144,800 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres age cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 144,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres age cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 143,906 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded high pressure pipe near steering rack corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 142,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush split, no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 142,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low below 2.75% (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre has puncture on outside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush split, no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 141,951 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 139,504 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 139,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 136,961 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 133,118 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 128,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 128,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mot requirements only just met (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 124,099 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 124,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 112,571 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,956 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 93,742 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,055 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 41,669 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZYK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OY59 ZYK, 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 OY59 ZYK registered?

OY59 ZYK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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