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YD59 EXE

2009 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,699 mi
Last recorded89,699 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 EXE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 89,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

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

handbrake high

Fail 15 Apr 2026 89,597 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

center exhaust corroded and outer skin peeling

Pass 22 Apr 2025 86,807 miles

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

Rear Exhaust section deteriorated.

Fail 22 Apr 2025 86,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust section deteriorated.

Pass 13 Apr 2024 85,465 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 83,597 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2022 81,730 miles

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))

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fail 10 Apr 2022 81,730 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2021 79,956 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres wearing around inner edges

damage front windscreen o/s

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

small cut around outer side wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2020 79,049 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 76,923 miles

Rear exhaust box casing corroded

o emissions

Pass 21 Jul 2018 71,986 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,330 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,711 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,374 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 48,374 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,296 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,989 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 20,713 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 20,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EXE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EXE, 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 EXE registered?

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

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