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YX09 UFM

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,967 mi
Last recorded148,967 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 UFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 148,967 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 148,700 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 140,973 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 136,490 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 136,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2023 132,376 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin is loose

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Marked in white chalk (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Wing mirror indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 132,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked in white chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Centre exhaust box outer skin is loose

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Marked in white chalk (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Wing mirror indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 126,356 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 126,356 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 121,303 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 118,906 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges wearing on both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 111,090 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 111,090 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))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 97,965 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,756 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front brake reaction bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 59,464 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,737 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,109 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 39,109 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,998 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 28,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,574 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 UFM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UFM, 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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YX09 UFM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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