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YE09 ZTZ

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,210 mi
Last recorded124,210 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 ZTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 124,210 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

surface corrosion forming suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2025 119,744 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

high-level brake light inop

Pass 27 Nov 2023 114,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear 3rd brake light not working

Pass 16 Aug 2022 106,475 miles

Offside Front inner cv boot perishing

Rear shock absorber bumpstops worn

center exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2021 102,809 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,037 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,940 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 96,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (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))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,366 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

engine cover, undertray & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 May 2018 78,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 64,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm + smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm + smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 64,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm + smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm + smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 49,850 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 41,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,343 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 34,955 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 34,955 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,794 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 May 2012 23,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZTZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YE09 ZTZ, 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 YE09 ZTZ registered?

YE09 ZTZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is YE09 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE09 ZTZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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