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YY59 EYG

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,699 mi
Last recorded148,699 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 EYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 148,699 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 148,697 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 144,034 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 136,376 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2020 136,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 128,448 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 121,420 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 121,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 111,201 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,462 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush worn

Offside Front wishbone rear bush worn

Fail 31 Aug 2016 99,462 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush worn

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

Offside Front wishbone rear bush worn

Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,183 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 87,183 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 75,322 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 75,322 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front suspension wishbone back bush leaking oil

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,087 miles

windscreen stonechipped

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 EYG is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EYG, 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 EYG is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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