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YR09 FXL

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,031 mi
Last recorded173,031 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 FXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 173,031 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2024 173,031 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 165,136 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 153,707 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 153,700 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 139,959 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 139,958 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 131,848 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 115,623 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,978 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

radiator support member rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2017 102,024 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 97,512 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,267 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,994 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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YR09 FXL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YR09 FXL, 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 YR09 FXL registered?

YR09 FXL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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