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YD59 EWV

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,460 mi
Last recorded147,460 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 EWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 147,460 miles

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

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

underbody corroded including suspension components

Fail 15 Apr 2024 147,460 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underbody corroded including suspension components

Pass 15 Jun 2023 135,828 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 131,152 miles

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

age cracks in n/s/r tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2022 131,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 205/55/16 bud (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

age cracks in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2021 124,043 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

age cracks in n/s/r tyre 205/55/16 bud

engine vibration (poss flywheel)

Fail 18 Aug 2021 124,043 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

age cracks in n/s/r tyre 205/55/16 bud

engine vibration (poss flywheel)

Pass 1 Sep 2020 119,684 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 113,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear flasher bulbs are too white. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 103,292 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 93,783 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,669 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,926 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 71,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 57,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 57,933 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 40,209 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,469 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 EWV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YD59 EWV, 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 EWV registered?

YD59 EWV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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