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YF09 BHZ

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,831 mi
Last recorded115,831 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 BHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 115,831 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 111,604 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 109,471 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 105,592 miles

covers fitted-exhaust corroded-under body has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2021 102,943 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 98,725 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 98,708 miles

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

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

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 89,920 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges.

slight free play n/s/r anti roll bar link.

Pass 16 May 2018 82,471 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of car (4.1.E.1)

Tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 15 May 2017 76,649 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on inner shoulders

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2017 76,649 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on inner shoulders

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 68,271 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint outer link rod (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 68,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint outer link rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 59,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

damage nsr wheel

Pass 23 May 2014 54,258 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,497 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,698 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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YF09 BHZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YF09 BHZ, 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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YF09 BHZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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