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YR59 SVD

2009 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,045 mi
Last recorded178,045 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 SVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 178,045 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 170,864 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central exhaust box in poor condition

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 164,403 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ***close to mot refusal*** (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust center box outer skin corroded / hanging down

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Aug 2021 156,209 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front close to mot refusal (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust center box outer skin corroded / hanging down

Pass 22 Aug 2020 150,749 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 145,349 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75 - 85 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 140,246 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 140,243 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2017 134,849 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 134,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 128,651 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 18 Aug 2015 123,362 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 118,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2014 118,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2013 108,385 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 93,051 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

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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YR59 SVD is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,997cc 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 YR59 SVD, 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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YR59 SVD is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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