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YF09 BVV

2009 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,800 mi
Last recorded138,800 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 BVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 138,800 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 138,800 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps off side (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 118,936 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 118,936 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 99,404 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 90,233 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 84,437 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 81,505 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 78,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 72,858 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 69,571 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 May 2018 69,571 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front bracket (after flexi) (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 May 2017 64,069 miles

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

Front disc's thin

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 10 May 2016 57,516 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 51,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 42,397 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 32,344 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 24,357 miles

Rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 24 May 2012 24,357 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear tyres worn uneven

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 BVV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol 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 YF09 BVV, 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 YF09 BVV registered?

YF09 BVV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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