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HY09 VGC

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,149 mi
Last recorded123,149 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 VGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 123,149 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 116,059 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 110,407 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 105,891 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 105,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 100,456 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 100,456 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 94,257 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 94,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 87,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to limit inner edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 81,989 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,202 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,577 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,090 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 24,450 miles

Stone chips to front screen

Fail 12 Feb 2014 24,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stone chips to front screen

o,s,r lower side light inop

Pass 14 Feb 2013 20,029 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 16 Feb 2012 15,248 miles

O,S,F tyre worn on inner edge

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 VGC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HY09 VGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY09 VGC registered?

HY09 VGC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is HY09 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 VGC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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