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YK59 YTG

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,760 mi
Last recorded126,760 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 YTG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 126,760 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 123,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 123,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

BONNET CABLE STIFF

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 118,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect MISTING (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 113,269 miles

additive tank leaking (needs replacing)

Fail 9 Jul 2019 113,269 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users additive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 107,653 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 107,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel additive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 92,199 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 80,032 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 69,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

removed items from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,165 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front close to wear bar indicators

nearside rear tyres nearing wear bar indicators

Fail 11 Oct 2014 60,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front close to wear bar indicators

nearside rear tyres nearing wear bar indicators

Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,715 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 YTG is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YTG, 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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YK59 YTG is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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