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YG09 HYU

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,992 mi
Last recorded167,992 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 HYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 167,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner -face scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector insecure broken lens (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components have some corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2024 167,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner -face scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector insecure broken lens (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components have some corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2023 165,161 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 165,153 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced need new bulb (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 164,131 miles

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

Hand brake high reserve travel

Pass 7 Oct 2021 162,683 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 159,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 159,328 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 159,298 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values plate valve 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front door lock sticking

Nearside Front headlight dipped beam light output slightly dim

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked not affecting light output

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath and engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides outer cover splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

handbrake lever high

Pass 18 Apr 2019 150,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front door lock sticking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover not allowing full inspection of components, possible injector leak

handbrake lever high

under tray insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2018 143,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers slightly smearing

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 136,516 miles

All four brake discs lipped and corroded on edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine slightly noisy

Pass 18 Apr 2016 130,783 miles

Exhaust corroded

both front brake discs lipped and corroded

child seat fitted not allowing test of adult seat belts

sticker in sweped area of windscreen bigger then 40mm but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 18 Apr 2016 130,783 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust corroded

both front brake discs lipped and corroded

child seat fitted not allowing test of adult seat belts

Pass 14 Apr 2015 127,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 127,055 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 122,248 miles

offside number plate lampholder corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 122,248 miles

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

offside number plate lampholder corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 118,209 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 118,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 112,200 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 HYU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HYU, 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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YG09 HYU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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