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YE59 YYB

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,022 mi
Last recorded120,022 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 YYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 120,022 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 120,022 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 118,177 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 115,876 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 115,876 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 113,871 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 112,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 108,038 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 106,006 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,563 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,167 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 95,167 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 91,995 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,162 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,946 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 70,946 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 62,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracking inbetween treads

Fail 12 Dec 2014 62,881 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear tyres cracking inbetween treads

Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR tyre cracking

OSR tyre cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 59,251 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 59,251 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 49,441 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on inner egdes

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 49,441 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on inner egdes

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 YYB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YE59 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

YE59 YYB is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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The MOT history for YE59 YYB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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