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AK09 YGA

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

185,037 mi
Last recorded185,037 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YGA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 185,037 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 185,034 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 174,904 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip drivers side zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 174,904 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip drivers side zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 162,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 162,935 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 149,658 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 149,658 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 132,091 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 132,091 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 112,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear middle stop lamp not working

radiator mounting bracket corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2021 112,105 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear middle stop lamp not working

radiator mounting bracket corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 106,990 miles

Front number plate dirty

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

Nearside Front side marker lamp not working

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 97,812 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 97,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 80,216 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 80,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2x front (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread (4.1.E.1)

front & rear brake pads required in approx. 3/4.000 miles

Pass 5 Mar 2015 58,840 miles

surface corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 5 Mar 2015 58,840 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,760 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 48,760 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,401 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 37,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,801 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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AK09 YGA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 AK09 YGA, 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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AK09 YGA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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