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YY59 NKG

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,246 mi
Last recorded133,246 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 NKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 133,246 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 122,072 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 112,063 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 112,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2023 103,400 miles

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

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 1 Mar 2022 94,799 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 85,760 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 80,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 71,059 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 63,702 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 55,307 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 45,063 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 45,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,334 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 35,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,623 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 28,884 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 23,117 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 NKG is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NKG, 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 NKG registered?

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

Is YY59 NKG safe to buy?

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