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YS59 CYH

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,871 mi
Last recorded117,871 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 CYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 117,871 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 109,416 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 103,614 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

message for engine service on dash

radiator support bracket rotten holed

Fail 2 Jan 2024 103,614 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

message for engine service on dash

radiator support bracket rotten holed

Pass 3 Jan 2023 96,351 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 96,351 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 86,468 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 86,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 79,299 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 73,778 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 66,679 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 59,993 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 59,993 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front side marker light inop

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 52,726 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 46,233 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 39,197 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge no cords showing

Pass 28 Nov 2013 31,566 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 23,076 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 23,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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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YS59 CYH is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 YS59 CYH, 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 YS59 CYH registered?

YS59 CYH is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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The MOT history for YS59 CYH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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