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YY59 NKL

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,881 mi
Last recorded128,881 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 128,881 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 118,308 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 118,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 110,620 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 102,748 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 97,060 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 97,060 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 88,965 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 88,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,170 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 80,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 69,325 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 69,325 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,573 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 59,572 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 45,589 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 45,589 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 NKL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NKL, 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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What year was YY59 NKL registered?

YY59 NKL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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