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YY59 FRZ

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,959 mi
Last recorded170,959 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 FRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 170,959 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 167,553 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 164,352 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 160,032 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 155,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre thinner on inner edge.

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

Offside Indicator side repeater lens smashed.

Offside Wiper leaves lines.

Rear Brakes slightly imbalanced on test.

Small damp patch on fuel adertive tank , above rear axle

Fail 28 Aug 2019 155,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre thinner on inner edge.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Indicator side repeater lens smashed.

Offside Wiper leaves lines.

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes slightly imbalanced on test.

Small damp patch on fuel adertive tank , above rear axle

Pass 5 Sep 2018 141,771 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 132,962 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipe attached to rack (2.3.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipe coming from rack (2.3.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 132,962 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipe attached to rack (2.3.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipe coming from rack (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 110,750 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 110,750 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 89,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 89,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 71,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2014 71,175 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2013 58,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,333 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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YY59 FRZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FRZ, 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 FRZ registered?

YY59 FRZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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