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YT59 UVB

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,181 mi
Last recorded93,181 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 93,181 miles

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

Rear slight travel on hand brake

Pass 16 Apr 2025 88,698 miles

Front Lower radiator craddle damaged

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 84,439 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 80,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 76,642 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 75,728 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 75,643 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 74,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 70,247 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 70,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 64,541 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 59,082 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,080 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 53,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,078 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 46,061 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 38,902 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 29,657 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,135 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 UVB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UVB, 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 YT59 UVB registered?

YT59 UVB is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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