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PY09 BYJ

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,747 mi
Last recorded78,747 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 BYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 78,747 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 77,539 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge wear and perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2023 75,744 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 73,452 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 71,493 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,687 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,146 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 64,146 miles

Offside Front Inner Coil spring fractured or broken Coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 60,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 56,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 56,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 51,179 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,934 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 46,934 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 41,929 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,740 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 33,135 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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PY09 BYJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PY09 BYJ, 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 PY09 BYJ registered?

PY09 BYJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 August 2009.

Is PY09 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY09 BYJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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