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RO09 YJR

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,684 mi
Last recorded183,684 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 YJR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 183,684 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 137,731 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 127,828 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 85,598 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 85,598 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2019 83,824 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 83,824 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 80,913 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 80,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 76,847 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front windscreen has damage not affecting drivers view

Fail 5 Oct 2017 76,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers fail to provide enought liquid to clear windscreen (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front windscreen has damage not affecting drivers view

Pass 23 Sep 2016 715,517 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in outer wall of tyre (as marked)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 715,517 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in outer wall of tyre (as marked)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,278 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 66,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,912 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 47,343 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,591 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,775 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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RO09 YJR is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 RO09 YJR, 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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RO09 YJR is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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