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YY59 HYK

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,964 mi
Last recorded110,964 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 HYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 110,964 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 95,825 miles

Advise Centre Exhaust box deteriorated but is not blowing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Just acceptable (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 77,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.6mm worn close to inner cord on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.6mm age cracking not exposing ply or cords (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 67,491 miles

Rear silencer outer layer badly corroded.

Fail 11 Oct 2014 67,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge close to exposing ply or cords.

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

Rear heatshield insecure.

Rear silencer outer layer badly corroded.

Fail 24 Oct 2013 57,701 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,701 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 46,525 miles

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

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 HYK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HYK, 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 HYK registered?

YY59 HYK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is YY59 HYK safe to buy?

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