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YY09 AVT

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,386 mi
Last recorded131,386 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 AVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 131,386 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 125,653 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 125,492 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 123,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2020 123,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 117,037 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 117,037 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps llb239 festoon (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working llb501 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working llb207 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 110,575 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 110,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear upper side light not working

Pass 8 Jun 2017 103,646 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 102,548 miles

Exhaust system box's outer skin corroded and welded hanger pins corroded.

N/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low and small cut on inner side wall.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 96,113 miles

fair amount of hand brake travel

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush has some movement

Fail 11 Dec 2015 96,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

fair amount of hand brake travel

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush has some movement

Pass 30 Dec 2014 88,896 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs are slightly worn

rear brake pads are wearing low

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 24 Dec 2014 88,820 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs are slightly worn

rear brake pads are wearing low

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 10 Dec 2013 77,207 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,505 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer second skin corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2012 49,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust silencer second skin corroded

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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YY09 AVT is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YY09 AVT, 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 YY09 AVT registered?

YY09 AVT is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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