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Y90 MEM

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,061 mi
Last recorded97,061 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY90 MEM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 97,061 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 83,762 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 83,762 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,859 miles

o/s repeater lamp damaged

some wear to rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2022 74,076 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to deteriorate

engine system service message on dash display

nearside rear lower main arm outer bush deteriorating

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to separate

Pass 12 Nov 2021 68,105 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

both rear lower control arms outer bushes deteriorating

Fail 10 Nov 2021 68,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

both rear lower control arms outer bushes deteriorating

both rear upper side lights not working

Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 54,071 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 47,606 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 40,628 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 34,310 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 28,177 miles

SMALL NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 12 Nov 2014 23,205 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 17,784 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 11,958 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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Y90 MEM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y90 MEM, 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 Y90 MEM registered?

Y90 MEM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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The MOT history for Y90 MEM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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