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YG09 AHV

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,673 mi
Last recorded118,673 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 AHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 118,673 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 110,236 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 102,003 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 99,445 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 91,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 91,852 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 85,014 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 85,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 76,720 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,312 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 65,312 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,085 miles

under trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge at 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 59,085 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working running light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge at 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 51,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,871 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 41,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,387 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 21,707 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2012 21,707 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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YG09 AHV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YG09 AHV, 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 YG09 AHV registered?

YG09 AHV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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