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YX09 WZP

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,655 mi
Last recorded140,655 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 WZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 140,655 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 132,891 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 132,891 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 125,247 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 125,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 118,379 miles

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working at the time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9 mm and worn on the inner edge at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

middle exhaust box corroded not blowing at the time of test

Fail 17 Oct 2022 118,379 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear hanger corroded and has snapped of (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working at the time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9 mm and worn on the inner edge at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

middle exhaust box corroded not blowing at the time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2021 112,249 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 107,048 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 107,048 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 99,552 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 93,426 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front wishbone's Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,892 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 82,805 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 82,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,617 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,052 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 66,046 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,266 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,755 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 WZP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 WZP, 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 WZP is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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