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Y27 CTM

2009 Volvo V50

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,994 mi
Last recorded138,994 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 CTM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 138,994 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 130,785 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside 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 trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 130,759 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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 19 Jan 2024 123,638 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 117,470 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both, pach (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 117,369 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both, pach (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 104,648 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 104,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 90,123 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 90,123 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter seeping grease

Offside Rear 1 out of 2 side lights not working

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2018 70,772 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 64,040 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 55,390 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 55,390 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,303 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 48,303 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,897 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 39,895 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,997 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,800 miles

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

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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Y27 CTM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y27 CTM, 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 Y27 CTM registered?

Y27 CTM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is Y27 CTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y27 CTM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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