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YT09 ZWG

2009 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

238,406 mi
Last recorded238,406 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 ZWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 238,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower radiator bracket corroded not structural

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 227,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 212,572 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2022 212,572 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 194,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 194,948 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 30 Nov 2020 182,245 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 169,892 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 169,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 169,742 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 163,481 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 163,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

crank sensor wire slightly rubbing on drivshaft

Pass 19 May 2017 156,790 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2016 156,640 miles

advise rear exhaust outter skin is corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 151,475 miles

Rear Back box EXHAUST slightly is rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2014 143,638 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 136,356 miles

n/s front tyre is very worn

Fail 12 Feb 2013 136,356 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre is very worn

Fail 23 Feb 2012 122,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 122,790 miles

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 ZWG is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZWG, 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 ZWG is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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