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YY59 HYM

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,289 mi
Last recorded82,289 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 HYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 82,289 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 78,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 73,524 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 71,151 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 71,151 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,561 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 66,089 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 63,776 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 63,776 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking osf (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 61,203 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 61,203 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 55,690 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,832 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 45,896 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 45,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,405 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 38,404 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,161 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 31,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 HYM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HYM, 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 HYM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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