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HY09 VFU

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,312 mi
Last recorded171,312 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 VFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 171,312 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 171,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm, rear inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm, rear inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens broken, showing white light to rear. (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 159,292 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s bottom arms, rear inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 159,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s bottom arms, rear inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 148,148 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 148,142 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe securing nut for tracking on steering arm loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 136,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 119,648 miles

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

small stone chips in windsreen

Pass 15 Aug 2018 103,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Uneven On Inner Edge

Fail 14 Aug 2018 103,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Uneven On Inner Edge

Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,727 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f in edge of tyre worn

Fail 30 Jun 2016 65,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f in edge of tyre worn

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,490 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,118 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,614 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,749 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 32,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,461 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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HY09 VFU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HY09 VFU, 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 HY09 VFU registered?

HY09 VFU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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