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DN09 YJU

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

208,755 mi
Last recorded208,755 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 YJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 208,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 208,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 204,051 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 204,051 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 199,560 miles

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

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

cross member underneath the radiator corroded but is not a structural item

Fail 11 Aug 2021 199,433 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

cross member underneath the radiator corroded but is not a structural item

Pass 18 Jul 2020 193,499 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 183,204 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 168,975 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 142,396 miles

BOTH rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

Fail 14 Jul 2017 142,396 miles

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

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

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

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

BOTH rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.7.5a)

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner and outer edges.Tread depth just meets 1.6 mm over central 3/4 width requirement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 118,613 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 105,609 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 95,800 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 95,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chip in lower area of screen but not in drivers view.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 78,720 miles

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

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

chip in lower area of screen but not in drivers view.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 64,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DN09 YJU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DN09 YJU, 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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DN09 YJU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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