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YY59 GLJ

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,636 mi
Last recorded129,636 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 GLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 129,636 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 118,122 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 108,780 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 99,092 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 84,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 76,814 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 76,814 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 70,139 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 62,737 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 62,735 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 54,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2017 54,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2016 39,385 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2015 35,249 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 6 Oct 2014 31,426 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,252 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,498 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 GLJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GLJ, 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 GLJ registered?

YY59 GLJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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