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YX09 WVL

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,290 mi
Last recorded118,290 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 WVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 118,290 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 113,741 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 113,741 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 109,915 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 109,915 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 104,483 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded & detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 98,821 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall,advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner wall,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn,advise

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 98,819 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side ;ight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall,advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner wall,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn,advise

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 90,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 90,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 83,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,201 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2018 77,201 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,854 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 67,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,884 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,570 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 49,569 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,027 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,424 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 WVL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WVL, 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 WVL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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