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YF09 VUC

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,148 mi
Last recorded148,148 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 VUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 148,148 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 137,304 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 126,928 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 125,016 miles

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

Top boost pipe split.

Fail 28 Oct 2021 125,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Will require headlight aim to be tested on retest. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Top boost pipe split.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulder and signs of cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulder and signs of cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both rear service brakes. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroded around outer casing but no gas leaks found.

Fail 16 Nov 2020 119,061 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators missing Side mirror indicator missing. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulder and signs of cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulder and signs of cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both rear service brakes. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroded around outer casing but no gas leaks found.

Pass 7 Nov 2019 111,992 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 111,992 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 102,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 93,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing low on the inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2016 84,698 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 84,698 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Battery warning lamp is on

Pass 26 Jan 2016 76,025 miles

Both rear arm bushes slightly worn

n/s/f lower arm bush split

Fail 25 Jan 2016 76,022 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Both rear arm bushes slightly worn

Both rear tyres low

Front brakes getting low

Rear brakes low

n/s/f lower arm bush split

Pass 5 Jan 2015 68,784 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 61,171 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,949 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 39,203 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 39,203 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 VUC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 VUC, 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 VUC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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