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YP59 KZU

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

236,627 mi
Last recorded236,627 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 KZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 236,627 miles

Front Lower RAD PANNEL CORRODING

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

some travel at hand brake

Pass 5 Jun 2021 235,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 232,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 229,222 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 229,222 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 225,429 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 225,429 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 204,800 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 204,800 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 189,216 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 189,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 165,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both sides front brake pads wearing thin & just meet the pass standard . - attention needed to braking system .

nearside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread ( ie bald )

offside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread ( ie bald ) & central tread depth at wear limit - sidewall of tyre is damaged

rear silencer box outer casing deteriorated .

Pass 11 Oct 2012 138,802 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 KZU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YP59 KZU, 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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YP59 KZU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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