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YY59 OSV

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

95,059 mi
Last recorded95,059 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 95,059 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 89,899 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 89,878 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 84,727 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 78,713 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside & Offside Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both Nearside & Offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Low Inner Edge & Both Sidewalls Badly Deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2nd Side Lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Low Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking Brake Travel

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Nearside & Offside Protective Sleeves (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 73,312 miles

Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside & Offside Rear Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both Nearside & Offside Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking Brake Travel

Rear Both Nearside & Offside Brake Flexible Hose Protective Sleeve Deteriorated / Split

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,901 miles

Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp Aim At Lower Limit & Adjuster Not Working

Offside Rear Second Position Lamp Not Working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner Edge & Tyre Badly Deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Some Body Panels Minor Damage

Pass 28 Oct 2019 63,607 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 58,017 miles

Near side front tyre damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2017 52,300 miles

nearside front tyre damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2016 49,376 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,404 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 41,649 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 38,659 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,768 miles

nearside front wheel has x2 buckles in rim

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 OSV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 OSV, 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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YY59 OSV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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