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PE59 YWO

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,918 mi
Last recorded156,918 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 YWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 156,918 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake fluid low

exhaust system in general poor condition

nearside side marker inoperative

Fail 19 Jan 2026 156,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake fluid low

exhaust system in general poor condition

nearside side marker inoperative

Pass 23 Jan 2025 150,105 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 150,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 142,721 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front side marker inoperative

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 135,658 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 135,657 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 128,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 128,013 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 121,065 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 121,064 miles

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

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

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

exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2020 114,457 miles

Central centre exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2020 114,457 miles

Central centre exhaust corroded

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 104,650 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 104,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 89,500 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,535 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 78,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,242 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,698 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 51,335 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,426 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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PE59 YWO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PE59 YWO, 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 PE59 YWO registered?

PE59 YWO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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