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B17 YPP

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,617 mi
Last recorded91,617 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 YPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 91,617 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 83,720 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 72,331 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Apr 2023 71,113 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 70,646 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 70,253 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 70,132 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,031 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 69,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,135 miles

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn & bonding failing ..o/s/f worn .......

Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,953 miles

front inner brake pads appear low .........

Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,138 miles

wipers smear ...........

Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,704 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,818 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,580 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 36,960 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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B17 YPP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B17 YPP, 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 B17 YPP registered?

B17 YPP is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is B17 YPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 YPP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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