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HY09 VHV

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,000 mi
Last recorded153,000 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2025 153,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 151,177 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 140,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 112,611 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 112,611 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 89,397 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 89,397 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,195 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 64,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 58,262 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 58,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 52,157 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,427 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,304 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,095 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,350 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 28,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,784 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 VHV 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 72.2%.

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 HY09 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

HY09 VHV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is HY09 VHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 VHV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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