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YX09 LEF

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,758 mi
Last recorded174,758 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 LEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 174,758 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 157,706 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 141,570 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 123,050 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 116,609 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 116,608 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 112,362 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 112,362 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 103,668 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,103 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 95,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 84,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 84,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 74,889 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 74,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 74,739 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 63,043 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,153 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 30,678 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 24,364 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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YX09 LEF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX09 LEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX09 LEF registered?

YX09 LEF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is YX09 LEF safe to buy?

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