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YY59 EXT

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,888 mi
Last recorded125,888 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 EXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 125,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Strong smell of diesel from under engine cover, possible leak

Fail 22 Nov 2019 125,888 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Strong smell of diesel from under engine cover, possible leak

Pass 23 Nov 2018 111,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2017 101,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50 percent worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 82,933 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 64,091 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,699 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,658 miles

both front and rear tyres slightly cracking

n/s/f tyre worn inside shoudler low

n/s/r tyre worn inside shoulder castlated

o/s/f tyre worn inside shoulder low

o/s/r tyre worn inside shoulder castlated slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,275 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 EXT is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EXT, 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 EXT registered?

YY59 EXT is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YY59 EXT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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