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YY59 HYL

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,350 mi
Last recorded149,350 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 HYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 149,350 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 149,350 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2022 136,690 miles

ex in poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2022 136,690 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ex in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2021 127,423 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 121,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 121,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 114,867 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 114,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 101,558 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 101,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 97,503 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded ( rearmost silencer box )

Pass 3 Dec 2016 91,490 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 82,450 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 75,437 miles

pass side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 31 Dec 2014 75,437 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

pass side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2013 60,376 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 60,372 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 48,194 miles

drivers front tyre inner shoulder wearing off

Fail 31 Dec 2012 48,194 miles

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

drivers front tyre inner shoulder wearing off

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 HYL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HYL, 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 HYL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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