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YY59 LKN

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,488 mi
Last recorded151,488 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 151,488 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 142,320 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 142,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has cuts across tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2024 136,794 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 123,848 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 119,025 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 105,577 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 105,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 92,754 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 86,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean to read

Pass 23 Jan 2019 86,333 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake pedal spongy (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 85,560 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 84,711 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 84,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,465 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,818 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,376 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 66,376 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,469 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread no cords exposed

Pass 3 Dec 2012 56,543 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 LKN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LKN, 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 LKN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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