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YL09 OWB

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,251 mi
Last recorded144,251 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL09 OWB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 144,251 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

front wipers slightly smearing but clearing windscreen

nearside front outer CV boot slightly deteriorated & weeping but prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 26 Jul 2019 140,488 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear Tyre rubbing on edges

Fail 26 Jul 2019 140,488 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear Tyre rubbing on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2018 124,255 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jul 2018 124,255 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2017 113,883 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 113,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 94,545 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 94,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,308 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,951 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 52,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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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YL09 OWB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YL09 OWB, 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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YL09 OWB is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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