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YE59 YWT

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

184,005 mi
Last recorded184,005 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 YWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 184,005 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 175,897 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres bald on inner edges (205/55x16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 175,897 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres bald on inner edges (205/55x16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 170,363 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 170,363 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 166,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 160,475 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 160,475 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 154,883 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 154,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 149,473 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 149,471 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)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 142,422 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Fail 7 Dec 2015 142,422 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 5 Jan 2015 136,087 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 128,810 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 128,810 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 119,321 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 119,318 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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YE59 YWT 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 57.9%.

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 YE59 YWT, 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 YE59 YWT registered?

YE59 YWT is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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