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YT09 ZWM

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,618 mi
Last recorded152,618 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 ZWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 152,618 miles

Exhaust centre section poor condition.

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 145,102 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 138,412 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on sidewall

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 123,566 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front and rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under cover fitted.

underbody slightly rusty.

Fail 22 Oct 2021 123,565 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front and rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under cover fitted.

underbody slightly rusty.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 121,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 115,594 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 106,600 miles

N/S/R tyre worn badly on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2017 94,717 miles

O/S/F tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2017 94,717 miles

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

O/S/F tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2016 83,449 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 71,859 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 60,639 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 60,639 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,232 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 47,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,149 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 47,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,453 miles

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 ZWM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZWM, 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 ZWM registered?

YT09 ZWM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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