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YT09 RHU

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,436 mi
Last recorded198,436 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 RHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 198,436 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure tapped up/not in use - unable to inspect/test (4.10 (a) (i))

cuts to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

exhaust silencers corroding

screw in n/s/r tyre

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2024 191,333 miles

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

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to wear

Pass 9 Oct 2023 186,295 miles

separating to rear trailing arm front bushes - o/s weakening

Fail 6 Oct 2023 186,294 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to boost hose split/excessive smoking/vehicle trying to run on when reved (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

separating to rear trailing arm front bushes - o/s weakening

Pass 7 Oct 2022 181,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 176,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall and wearing on inner edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 176,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall and wearing on inner edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 170,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 170,588 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad liner no longer attached to pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear handbrake no working

Pass 14 Oct 2019 162,750 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 152,998 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 152,998 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 137,594 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 137,594 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 116,305 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 116,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,099 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2014 70,121 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 70,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,720 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 62,702 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2013 44,894 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 44,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,608 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 32,604 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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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YT09 RHU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YT09 RHU, 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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YT09 RHU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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