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YX59 YCE

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,161 mi
Last recorded77,161 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 YCE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 77,161 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

radiator mount corroded under trays fitted obscuring vision to check

tested in wet conditions/under trays and side skirts fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2024 76,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear silencer box outer skin corroded

both axles subframes and suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2023 74,210 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2023 74,207 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2022 73,344 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 71,327 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 68,300 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 68,298 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 65,683 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 65,681 miles

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both rear upper side lamps not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,028 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 63,028 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,018 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,181 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 46,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,724 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,183 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,029 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged inner edge but no cords showing

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 YCE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 YX59 YCE, 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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YX59 YCE is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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