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HY09 VGV

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,720 mi
Last recorded137,720 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 137,720 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 130,494 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 121,355 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 117,747 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 111,153 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 111,153 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 104,884 miles

Indicator lenses cracked

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated but not to the extent that exhaust gases can leak

Pass 30 May 2018 97,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,943 miles

both arm bushes worn and perished

Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,134 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 58,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 58,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 47,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 47,521 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 37,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 37,389 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 VGV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

HY09 VGV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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