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YR59 MHY

2009 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,493 mi
Last recorded157,493 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 MHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 157,493 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 157,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 165,065 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 144,971 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 123,588 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 123,588 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 101,797 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 79,729 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,379 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 73,379 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 66,822 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,240 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 51,115 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 43,823 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,954 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,402 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 MHY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YR59 MHY, 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 YR59 MHY registered?

YR59 MHY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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