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YX09 YSF

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,751 mi
Last recorded140,751 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 YSF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 140,751 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front inner staring to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front inner steering arm tie rod end play ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory rear exhaust mounting support broken off exhaust

Fail 24 Jan 2026 140,751 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front inner staring to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front inner steering arm tie rod end play ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear worn inner edge down to second skin (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory rear exhaust mounting support broken off exhaust

Pass 18 Jan 2025 127,394 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front steering arm tie rod play ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2024 116,055 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front worn inner edge down to second skin (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front worn inner edge down to second skin (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2024 116,036 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to offside front coil spring broken mat cause damage to tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Coil spring fractured or broken offside front broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front worn inner edge down to second skin (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front worn inner edge down to second skin (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2023 104,532 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,300 miles

advisory diver seat back rest a bit insecure

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2021 87,013 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn inner edge second skin (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2021 87,013 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside rear outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn inner edge second skin (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory nearside rear brake caliper dust cover look wet

Pass 2 Jan 2020 81,109 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 79,949 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 70,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 70,638 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 61,688 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 49,240 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside repeater lense cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2015 37,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Smokemeter unable to detect a reading

Wipers smeary

Pass 22 Jan 2014 23,192 miles

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

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

offside front tyre on 2.8mm 205/50/17W

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 21 Jan 2014 23,192 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front tyre on 2.8mm 205/50/17W

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,521 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,792 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 YSF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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