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YY09 LKN

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,674 mi
Last recorded145,674 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 LKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 145,674 miles

rear silencer leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2025 137,829 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 134,603 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 129,555 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 124,860 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 25 May 2021 118,359 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2021 118,358 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 113,100 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 107,781 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 107,781 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 99,976 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 99,976 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 86,766 miles

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,533 miles

exhaust corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2015 60,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2015 60,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corrosion

front brake discs wearing / corrosion

Pass 27 May 2014 48,944 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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YY09 LKN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 YY09 LKN, 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 YY09 LKN registered?

YY09 LKN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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The MOT history for YY09 LKN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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