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YE09 PSZ

2009 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,514 mi
Last recorded135,514 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 PSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 135,514 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 135,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 113,508 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 103,566 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 92,452 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 92,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 87,322 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

evidence of exhaust gasses leaking from under bonnet area

Fail 10 Mar 2016 87,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

evidence of exhaust gasses leaking from under bonnet area

nearside headlamp loosing its light intensity

Pass 12 Mar 2015 79,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 71,497 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 71,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,160 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 67,160 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,639 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s/r tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2012 53,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s/r tyre uneven wear on inner edge

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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YE09 PSZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE09 PSZ, 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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YE09 PSZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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