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2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

214,106 mi
Last recorded214,106 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 214,106 miles

front link bars sliht play

Fail 4 Jul 2025 214,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 206,008 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 206,008 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 190,185 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 190,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 175,016 miles

Front under tray loose

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2020 170,880 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 170,880 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested exc smoke off scale 9.9 limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o.s n/s lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 168,598 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement blade arm, front bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 164,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 161,331 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 156,770 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2016 156,675 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 151,877 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 146,409 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 146,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 142,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 142,285 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 122,148 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 122,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,052 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 YSN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YSN, 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 YSN registered?

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

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