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YX09 YSC

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,178 mi
Last recorded154,178 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 YSC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 154,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 147,318 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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 133,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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 20 Oct 2020 127,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 112,340 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,894 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 83,303 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing edges

Nearside Front Wishbone bushes worn

Offside Front Belt has slight fraying

Offside Front Tyre wearing edges

Offside Front Wishbone bushes worn

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,538 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,282 miles

both rear tyres wearing to bald inner edges

cut in nearside rear tyre cords not showing

front wishbone bushes starting to split and seperate

nearside front tyre getting low in tread depth

rear silencer outer skin corroded

three different makes of tyre fitted to the vehicle(no matching pair to same axle)

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2014 45,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

both rear tyres wearing to bald inner edges

brake fluid low

cut in nearside rear tyre cords not showing

front wishbone bushes starting to split and seperate

nearside front tyre getting low in tread depth

offside rear upper side lamp not working

rear silencer outer skin corroded

three different makes of tyre fitted to the vehicle(no matching pair to same axle)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,843 miles

offside rear brake juddering - more so on handbrake

Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2012 27,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YSC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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