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YG59 OKL

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,012 mi
Last recorded164,012 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 OKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 164,012 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 154,503 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 154,503 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont release under load (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 145,870 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 137,406 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 137,398 miles

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Additive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 123,335 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 123,332 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 119,201 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 119,199 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 111,513 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 111,513 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 103,356 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Offside Front tyre worn to 2.5mm

front wipers poor

Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,744 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,024 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 78,174 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,929 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,760 miles

all tyres wearing

lower covers

sill covers

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OKL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OKL, 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 OKL registered?

YG59 OKL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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