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YF59 UDY

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,306 mi
Last recorded115,306 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 UDY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 115,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 110,882 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 101,383 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 87,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,903 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 62,782 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 62,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 49,342 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 39,961 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 35,844 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 35,844 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 31,572 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 26,208 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 26,208 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 22,172 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 18,603 miles

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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YF59 UDY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF59 UDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF59 UDY registered?

YF59 UDY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is YF59 UDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF59 UDY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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