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YY59 NKC

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

141,138 mi
Last recorded141,138 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 141,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 141,137 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 133,537 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 122,827 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 104,254 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 89,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 79,034 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 66,534 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,188 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 38,756 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 32,327 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre s worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 30,409 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 26,534 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2013 22,654 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 19,379 miles

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

Offside Front 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 NKC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NKC, 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 NKC registered?

YY59 NKC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is YY59 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY59 NKC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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