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YT09 UCA

2009 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,608 mi
Last recorded128,608 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 UCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 128,608 miles

Front The engine undertray is slightly loose.

Pass 26 Nov 2024 125,802 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 123,488 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 121,839 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 121,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has had a repair to the inner side wall

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 119,007 miles

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

Offside Front suspension arm inner bush deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front And Worn On Inner Edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 119,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Axle Inner Rear Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front And Worn On Inner Edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 116,597 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint has slight play

oil leak engine area

Pass 30 May 2019 109,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 105,515 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 100,058 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 91,501 miles

oil leak

unable to carry out full seat belt check due to child seat

Pass 29 May 2015 82,382 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 69,690 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 69,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2013 56,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,347 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 44,347 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 UCA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YT09 UCA, 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 UCA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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