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YX09 YBV

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,688 mi
Last recorded63,688 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 YBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 63,688 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 60,416 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 57,515 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 57,515 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 54,530 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 51,093 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 51,050 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,854 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 48,853 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,581 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,084 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 42,083 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 37,590 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 33,067 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,171 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 24,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,765 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,928 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 15,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 YBV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

YX09 YBV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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