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YD59 ZSR

2009 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,528 mi
Last recorded142,528 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 ZSR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 142,528 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 119,158 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 119,153 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 116,441 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 108,876 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 108,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 101,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section and tail silencer section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 97,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator subframe excessively corroded and holed. Radiator still supported

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 97,461 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator subframe excessively corroded and holed. Radiator still supported

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 90,094 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,844 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 86,844 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 82,774 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,336 miles

Central Front exhaust mounting corroded and weak

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,935 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,298 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,005 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,846 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 45,846 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 Aug 2012 34,270 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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 ZSR is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZSR, 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 ZSR registered?

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

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