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YT09 ZWA

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,153 mi
Last recorded156,153 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 ZWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2021 156,153 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limits 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 150,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 150,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 146,218 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jan 2020 146,215 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 138,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper 1 position lamp bulb not working

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

Undertray not fully secure cable ties used as temporary fixing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 138,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper 1 position lamp bulb not working

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

Undertray not fully secure cable ties used as temporary fixing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 131,405 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall below 25mm

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2017 122,371 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 112,746 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 104,900 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 95,866 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2013 95,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 95,837 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 86,347 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 86,347 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,077 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 ZWA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZWA, 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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What year was YT09 ZWA registered?

YT09 ZWA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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