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AJ09 YLG

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,819 mi
Last recorded99,819 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 YLG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 99,819 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 99,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 96,264 miles

no reserve travel on park brake

Fail 27 Mar 2024 96,264 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

no reserve travel on park brake

Pass 26 Apr 2023 91,836 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2022 89,821 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Aug 2022 89,821 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Aug 2021 84,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 79,651 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 79,651 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 76,890 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Aug 2019 76,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has major damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder advise on location of windscreen sticker recommend removal ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread band recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 74,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2017 68,414 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 56,457 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015
Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,155 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 32,073 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 24,518 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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AJ09 YLG is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ09 YLG, 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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AJ09 YLG is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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