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SY09 YWM

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,147 mi
Last recorded119,147 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 YWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 119,147 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 119,108 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 117,413 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 116,286 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 116,276 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 114,992 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 107,546 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 104,439 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 98,454 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 98,409 miles

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

Just passed on emissions on 0.56 , limit 0.60

Just passed on handbrake test on minimum, also little reserve travel on handbrake

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 90,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 84,380 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,094 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,414 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 71,414 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,305 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on inside edge

Fail 7 Sep 2015 63,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,552 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,587 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,181 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,950 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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SY09 YWM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SY09 YWM, 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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SY09 YWM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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