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YP59 PYU

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,874 mi
Last recorded132,874 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 PYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 132,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Has one worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 129,769 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 129,769 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 124,568 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 122,793 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 122,213 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 119,519 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust mesh area heavily deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2020 119,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust mesh area heavily deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2019 115,466 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

front exhaust joint & rear exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2019 115,436 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust joint & rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2018 109,434 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 109,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 103,557 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front rear arm mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 94,862 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 87,980 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 80,681 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 71,386 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 57,028 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 PYU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PYU, 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 PYU registered?

YP59 PYU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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