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YG59 OKT

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,756 mi
Last recorded127,756 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 OKT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 127,756 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 127,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Very little reserve travel on handbrake lever .

Pass 29 Jun 2024 118,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 109,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 109,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 102,860 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 95,351 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 90,560 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 90,560 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 83,720 miles

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

Offside 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 6 Jul 2018 74,691 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 74,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 61,052 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,697 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,297 miles

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

N/S & O/S Rear tyres worn

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,994 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 15,233 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 OKT is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OKT, 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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YG59 OKT is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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