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YE09 ZYD

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,314 mi
Last recorded191,314 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 ZYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 191,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 186,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2024 181,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

engine cover , under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2023 175,491 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both inner edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 175,465 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both inner edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 168,343 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 163,482 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 163,482 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 158,058 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 141,520 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 131,641 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 95,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light inop

Fail 24 Jun 2015 95,285 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light inop

Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,132 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 76,132 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,867 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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YE09 ZYD is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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