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YX59 VJK

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,728 mi
Last recorded48,728 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 VJK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 48,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished & slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 46,319 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 44,431 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 44,431 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 42,455 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 41,012 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 41,011 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s headlight beam dimmer than o/s

Pass 8 Sep 2020 40,209 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 40,209 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 38,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 36,833 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 36,833 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 33,870 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,653 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,784 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall

Pass 23 Sep 2014 24,673 miles

deep cut to n/s/r side wall outer

Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,478 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,503 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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YX59 VJK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX59 VJK, 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 YX59 VJK registered?

YX59 VJK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is YX59 VJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX59 VJK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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