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YH09 JWC

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,468 mi
Last recorded203,468 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 JWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 203,468 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 203,467 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 184,840 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (not excessive) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 170,062 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak near drive belts (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front corner marker light not working

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 156,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 143,895 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 137,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 120,898 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 108,452 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,303 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,988 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,604 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 46,622 miles

both rear tyres have very very small cracks in tread no cords visable

ns/f tyre scrubbing inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2014 46,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres have very very small cracks in tread no cords visable

ns/f tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 37,422 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 37,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,727 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 28,727 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YH09 JWC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH09 JWC, 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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YH09 JWC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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