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YP59 KZN

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,463 mi
Last recorded193,463 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 KZN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 193,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge (205/55/16, 91H) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 192,726 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 184,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 173,675 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 163,574 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2021 149,053 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 149,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding over 80 kilos (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering rack play in arm (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 139,410 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 129,388 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 124,734 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 124,734 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 118,386 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has crack (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 118,332 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has crack (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 113,435 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres stepped inner shoulders

Fail 22 Sep 2016 113,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres stepped inner shoulders

Pass 23 Sep 2015 97,666 miles

Rear number plate cracked.

Slight play in offside steering rack knuckle.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 97,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cut and worn on inner shoulder.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Rear number plate cracked.

Slight play in offside steering rack knuckle.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 84,561 miles

Rear Number plate cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,800 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight damage to nearside wheel inner rim.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,004 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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YP59 KZN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YP59 KZN, 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 YP59 KZN registered?

YP59 KZN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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