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YK59 YUE

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,217 mi
Last recorded38,217 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 YUE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 38,217 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 37,125 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 37,074 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 35,403 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 35,403 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 33,038 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 33,038 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 31,581 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 29,465 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 26,144 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to perish, Year 2009 DOT codes on all tyres. Advise due to rubber ageing, potential decrease in performance. . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre shoulder wear on tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 26,143 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbone trailing bushes split/free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to perish, Year 2009 DOT codes on all tyres. Advise due to rubber ageing, potential decrease in performance. . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre shoulder wear on tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 18,456 miles

both front lower arm rear bush slightly worn ./ peri9shing and unbonding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2015 11,240 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 8,654 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 6,909 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 5,056 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 YUE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK59 YUE registered?

YK59 YUE is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YK59 YUE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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