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YR09 YPA

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,623 mi
Last recorded75,623 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 YPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 75,623 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 75,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster doesn't work !!!............ (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 72,126 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 72,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 68,503 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 66,642 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 61,120 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 57,539 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 53,164 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 53,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 47,390 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 41,940 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight inner sidewall damage

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,495 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2014 15,682 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 10,860 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 8,722 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 8,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YPA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

YR09 YPA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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