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YD59 EVU

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,012 mi
Last recorded159,012 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 EVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 159,012 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 153,156 miles

radiator support corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2023 153,142 miles

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

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

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

radiator support corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 149,247 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 141,400 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2021 141,400 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2020 133,212 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 126,682 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 126,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 119,389 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,699 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 93,610 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,698 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail pipe outer cover corroded

off side front tyre scrubbed off on inside edge

Fail 29 Sep 2014 77,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail pipe outer cover corroded

off side front tyre scrubbed off on inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,005 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,726 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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YD59 EVU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YD59 EVU, 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 YD59 EVU registered?

YD59 EVU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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