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YX09 YSH

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,391 mi
Last recorded185,391 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 YSH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 185,391 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 185,168 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner, 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner,on limit. 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 173,406 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 169,605 miles

Central exhaust box corroded and slight blow

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2023 168,492 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central exhaust box corroded and slight blow

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 164,775 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 156,047 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 156,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 141,853 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r shock absorber worn

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 12 Mar 2019 116,567 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge

outer casing tail pipe box corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2019 116,567 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge

outer casing tail pipe box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 102,272 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 102,272 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,376 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 70,922 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 51,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,273 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,902 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 36,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,259 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 YSH is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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