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YY59 FET

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,443 mi
Last recorded168,443 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 168,443 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 168,443 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 159,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 149,121 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test front (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged ou of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

engine has oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2021 149,111 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test front (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged ou of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

engine has oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,838 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 133,172 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wet test

Pass 29 Oct 2018 126,419 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 110,356 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 110,356 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 89,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner wheel rim buckled

Offside headlamp dip beam at its lowest aim limit, unable to adjust

Pass 27 Jan 2016 68,881 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,485 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 50,053 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 50,053 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,646 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 41,646 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,560 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 FET is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FET, 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 FET is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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