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YF09 BJE

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,085 mi
Last recorded186,085 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 BJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 186,085 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 181,972 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 177,136 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 167,405 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 152,923 miles

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

Under trays fitted

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

Fail 7 May 2022 152,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 142,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 142,874 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 136,558 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2019 129,467 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 129,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 121,861 miles

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

n/s/f windscreen damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2018 121,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s/f windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2017 113,186 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 113,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 102,544 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 102,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2015 89,355 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)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

vehicle tracking should be checked when new tyres fitted

Fail 12 May 2015 89,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

vehicle tracking should be checked when new tyres fitted

Pass 16 May 2014 75,051 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 61,310 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 May 2013 61,310 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 51,637 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 51,637 miles

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

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 BJE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YF09 BJE, 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 BJE is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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