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YG59 CTF

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,484 mi
Last recorded228,484 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 CTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 228,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2022 225,858 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2022 225,858 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 213,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective refit rubber (6.1.2 (a))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2020 206,688 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 206,686 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 198,612 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 176,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner

Fail 31 Aug 2018 176,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner

Pass 1 Sep 2017 162,024 miles

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust poor cond

Fail 1 Sep 2017 162,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust poor cond

Pass 31 Aug 2016 146,173 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 125,439 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 116,702 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box poor con

Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,720 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,391 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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YG59 CTF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG59 CTF, 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 YG59 CTF registered?

YG59 CTF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is YG59 CTF safe to buy?

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