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YT09 UCS

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,715 mi
Last recorded170,715 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 UCS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 170,715 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2026 170,715 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2025 164,071 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 164,071 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 159,272 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 151,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 145,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 137,428 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust centre section corroding

Fail 21 Apr 2021 137,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust centre section corroding

Pass 21 May 2020 133,529 miles

Exhaust system corroding in places

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 126,808 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust section corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2018 115,265 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 115,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 100,772 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 89,572 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2016 89,572 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,045 miles

Nearside front tyre edged

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 74,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre edged

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 60,374 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge /devoid of tread [tyre is a step up type]

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,335 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nsr tyre

Nsf tyre bald on inner tread

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Osf tyre bald on inner tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UCS is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UCS, 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 UCS is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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