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YT59 BVO

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,360 mi
Last recorded131,360 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 BVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 131,360 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 131,360 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2024 127,756 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 122,773 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 122,773 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 114,960 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 108,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 101,517 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 101,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 94,376 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 84,935 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,049 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 15 Nov 2017 78,049 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 69,421 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,031 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 60,124 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,509 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn uneven

Fail 20 Nov 2013 56,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn uneven

Pass 13 May 2013 49,894 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,579 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 BVO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVO, 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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YT59 BVO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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