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YT59 BVJ

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,963 mi
Last recorded156,963 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 BVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 156,963 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 156,962 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 148,517 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 148,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2022 140,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 130,871 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,185 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 118,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 108,595 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 95,481 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 95,481 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working fitted new bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 80,974 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,188 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,881 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,882 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,639 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,339 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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YT59 BVJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YT59 BVJ, 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 YT59 BVJ registered?

YT59 BVJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is YT59 BVJ safe to buy?

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