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YY59 OTF

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,858 mi
Last recorded99,858 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 OTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 99,858 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 90,117 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 73,418 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 73,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 24 Aug 2021 62,967 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 50,927 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 38,906 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 37,695 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2018 37,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm also starting to wear on iuter edge

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 35,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 33,362 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 33,362 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 30,440 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 27,202 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 23,574 miles

offside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

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 OTF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTF, 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 OTF registered?

YY59 OTF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is YY59 OTF safe to buy?

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