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YY59 NKP

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,457 mi
Last recorded177,457 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 177,457 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 177,457 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 158,924 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 140,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 121,002 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 105,348 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 105,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 102,102 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,282 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 88,282 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,145 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 45,880 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 45,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,207 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 29,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre starting to scrub inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2013 22,961 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 NKP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NKP, 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 NKP registered?

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

Is YY59 NKP safe to buy?

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