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YY59 EXP

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,220 mi
Last recorded137,220 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 EXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 137,220 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 133,831 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 133,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 128,862 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 128,862 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 119,535 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 116,369 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 116,369 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 107,483 miles

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

some corrosion on exhaust

Fail 9 Oct 2019 107,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

some corrosion on exhaust

Pass 5 Oct 2018 97,106 miles

Center exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear 50% sidelight not working

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 97,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Center exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear 50% sidelight not working

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 85,617 miles

Center exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service overdue warning on dash

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2017 85,616 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Center exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Service overdue warning on dash

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,390 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2016 83,390 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,903 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 62,304 miles

Both rear tyres 4mm

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 62,304 miles

Both rear tyres 4mm

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,327 miles

Advise checking wheel alignment

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Rear brake pads approximately half worn

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 53,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise checking wheel alignment

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Rear brake pads approximately half worn

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,741 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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YY59 EXP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY59 EXP, 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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YY59 EXP is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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