MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
small stone chips in windsreen
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
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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HY09 VFU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2009.
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