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YR59 GYN

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,440 mi
Last recorded160,440 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 GYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 160,440 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot small split, not allowing dirty in (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside steering tie-rod play inside steering gear

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

rear exhaust heat shield starting to break away

Fail 4 Feb 2026 160,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot small split, not allowing dirty in (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside steering tie-rod play inside steering gear

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

coolant level slightly low

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

rear exhaust heat shield starting to break away

Pass 30 Jan 2025 152,321 miles

Central exhaust box outer casing is split open

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loosing some grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 152,317 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lenses is damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust box outer casing is split open

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loosing some grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 142,531 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central exhaust box outer casing is loose

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged becoming outer of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake caliper possible leaking

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 132,737 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 132,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 125,670 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald ,cords not showing yet (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cords not showing yet and outer tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald, cords not showing yet (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 118,900 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 118,900 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 111,912 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2019 100,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 85,760 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front orange running light not working

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 72,179 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 71,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear upper side lights inoperative

Offside Front Inner most tyre tread area, no tread. cuts in tread

Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,037 miles

offside headlight slightly dim

Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,554 miles

Unable to fully inspect nearside outer sill due to plastic cover fitted

Unable to fully inspect offside outer sill due to plastic cover fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,900 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 25,640 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 19,832 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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YR59 GYN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR59 GYN, 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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YR59 GYN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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