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YF09 VHE

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,280 mi
Last recorded201,280 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 VHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 201,280 miles

Front Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Radiator bracket corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 199,182 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front radiator bracket corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2025 198,871 miles

Emissions unable to be completed too smokey (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front radiator bracket corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 194,470 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 194,459 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bolt broken but still secure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust heatshields all loose

Pass 13 Jan 2023 185,946 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 183,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 175,108 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 175,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 166,098 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 152,755 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 152,755 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 144,350 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 132,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 121,655 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 121,655 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 106,973 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 92,287 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,294 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 57,428 miles

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

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 VHE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

YF09 VHE is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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