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YD59 WWA

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,342 mi
Last recorded146,342 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 WWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 146,342 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 146,342 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 141,772 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 137,386 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 137,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 137,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake Discs Rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2022 133,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 133,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 130,688 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 128,406 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 118,736 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 109,338 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 97,920 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,509 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 79,596 miles

Near side rear upper side light lamp inoperative

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,596 miles

Near side rear upper side light lamp inoperative

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,160 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,690 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 63,668 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 WWA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WWA, 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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YD59 WWA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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