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AK09 YHW

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,285 mi
Last recorded93,285 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YHW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 93,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 79,856 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 79,851 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 76,050 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

metal exhaust hangers corroded

nearside rear and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear and offside rear suspension link arm bushes deteriorated

nearside rear upper and offside rear upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2022 72,892 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2022 72,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cotton reel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cotton reel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 70,416 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2020 67,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2020 67,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 62,865 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,242 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 58,240 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 53,809 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 53,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge has minor cracks in tread and is worn close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jan 2016 46,631 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 39,090 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 39,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 34,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,037 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,939 miles

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

n/s headlight aim only just on minimum level but the adjuster is not working to raise level. note the electrical adjusters are both ok

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 YHW is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YHW, 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 YHW is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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