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YG09 HXW

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,762 mi
Last recorded148,762 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 HXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 148,762 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 148,755 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 137,213 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 137,213 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 118,965 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 118,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 105,289 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2018 105,289 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wires exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 98,977 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 98,977 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 91,719 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 84,240 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 76,051 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 72,272 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,205 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 56,205 miles

Nearside 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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YG09 HXW is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HXW, 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 HXW registered?

YG09 HXW is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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