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YY59 LKU

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

198,054 mi
Last recorded198,054 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 LKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2024 198,054 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 194,922 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 188,216 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 182,318 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 172,410 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 161,592 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 133,860 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 105,909 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 94,208 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 74,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Osr upper position bulb inop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LKU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY59 LKU registered?

YY59 LKU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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