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YP59 TUO

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,396 mi
Last recorded144,396 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 TUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 144,396 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 138,648 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 138,648 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 131,034 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 131,034 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 121,499 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 121,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,293 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 100,362 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 93,540 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 93,540 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,784 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,561 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,392 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 60,196 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,724 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,905 miles

offside rear indicator going white

Pass 17 Dec 2012 29,926 miles

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

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 TUO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 TUO, 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 YP59 TUO registered?

YP59 TUO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is YP59 TUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP59 TUO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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