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YY59 EXS

2009 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

139,170 mi
Last recorded139,170 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 EXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 139,170 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 135,338 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 132,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 130,091 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 129,939 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 108,577 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 101,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 94,983 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 87,469 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,201 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,736 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 66,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2014 56,569 miles

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

nearside front tyre nail in tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,268 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,835 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to the limit and wearing unevenly

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 EXS is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YY59 EXS, 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 YY59 EXS registered?

YY59 EXS is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is YY59 EXS safe to buy?

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