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YX09 YRV

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,623 mi
Last recorded153,623 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 YRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 153,623 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 153,621 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 143,754 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 143,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 140,962 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 140,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 132,178 miles

Plastic undersheilds fitted may require further inspection

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 123,278 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 111,442 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 107,449 miles

Nearside Front wheel slight noise when rotated

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 107,449 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel slight noise when rotated

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 98,480 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 98,480 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,150 miles

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Feb 2016 88,150 miles

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

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2015 77,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight cracking offside front tyre inside edge

Fail 22 Jan 2015 77,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight cracking offside front tyre inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2014 67,287 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 58,309 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 42,862 miles

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

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

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 YRV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YRV, 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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What year was YX09 YRV registered?

YX09 YRV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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