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AJ09 YLZ

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,278 mi
Last recorded78,278 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 YLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 78,278 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 77,833 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 77,830 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative Not switching off (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine misfire

Pass 9 Jan 2024 77,342 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 77,342 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 76,669 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 75,457 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,327 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 74,326 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS NEED REPLACING! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,792 miles

X2 Rear tyres heavily perished almost down to cords and out of shape inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2018 72,910 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 71,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 69,639 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nsr tyre has nail in and tyre valve cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2015 66,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 64,354 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 64,354 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,665 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,931 miles

osf,and rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 23 May 2012 34,807 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 34,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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 YLZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ09 YLZ, 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 YLZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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