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YT09 VCC

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,198 mi
Last recorded160,198 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 160,198 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 153,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 146,545 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 131,435 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 112,491 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 112,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 108,257 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2016 108,257 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

engine bay covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 103,360 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 99,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside wiper starting to smear.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 95,090 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 93,190 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 93,170 miles

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

nearside marker lamp not working

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,791 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 81,791 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 VCC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YT09 VCC, 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 VCC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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