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YK59 YSM

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,932 mi
Last recorded103,932 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 YSM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 103,932 miles

Offside side repeater cover missing

Fail 14 Sep 2023 103,932 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside side repeater cover missing

Pass 14 Sep 2022 94,725 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 82,625 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 74,048 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 66,708 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 57,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 47,734 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 47,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 37,026 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 27,375 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 27,375 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 18,846 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,143 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 15,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 11,321 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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YK59 YSM 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 YK59 YSM, 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 YK59 YSM registered?

YK59 YSM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is YK59 YSM safe to buy?

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