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YW58 SYT

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,796 mi
Last recorded138,796 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW58 SYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 138,796 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 128,792 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 123,726 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 123,726 miles

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

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))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 118,300 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 118,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 113,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed bald on inner shoulder, and nearside scrubbed on inner too (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 113,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed bald on inner shoulder, and nearside scrubbed on inner too (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 97,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner rear bush bonding starting to fail (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre low on pressure (8lbs)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 85,380 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,312 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre nailed & flat

wipers smearing

Fail 6 Mar 2015 84,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre nailed & flat

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,545 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 62,391 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 44,073 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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YW58 SYT is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YW58 SYT, 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 YW58 SYT registered?

YW58 SYT is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 January 2009.

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