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YG09 YKS

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,858 mi
Last recorded155,858 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 YKS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 155,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 155,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 144,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

Fail 14 Sep 2023 144,208 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

Pass 10 Sep 2022 136,923 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 129,798 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 129,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 123,638 miles

Coil spring corroded (all) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 123,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded (all) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 114,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 114,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,026 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases expansion pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 106,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases expansion pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 96,612 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyre inner edges are bald and there is cracking in between the treads

nearside front side marker bulb inoperative

Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge to 0mm

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inside edges and cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2016 80,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge to 0mm

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inside edges and cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2015 64,160 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 64,155 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,103 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,487 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 31,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,896 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 YKS is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YKS, 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 YKS is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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