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YY59 EXV

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,541 mi
Last recorded126,541 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 EXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 126,541 miles

General under body corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 116,951 miles

General Under body Corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2024 116,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General Under body Corrosion

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 108,123 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 102,058 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 99,265 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer/ rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 96,920 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 95,106 miles

exhaust centre section outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2019 95,106 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust centre section outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 90,671 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 86,597 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 81,109 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 81,109 miles

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,508 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 69,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 55,032 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 39,772 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 39,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,664 miles

lump in nsr tyre profile

nsf tyre on 3mm

osf tyre on 4mm

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 EXV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 YY59 EXV, 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 EXV registered?

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

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