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YY09 DHF

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,550 mi
Last recorded183,550 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 DHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 183,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust box rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2026 183,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust box rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2025 171,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 162,284 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 162,284 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 154,837 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 146,898 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 141,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 133,446 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 133,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 118,274 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 118,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 103,473 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 96,541 miles

Front discs corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 96,541 miles

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

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

Front discs corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 88,828 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 75,180 miles

front tyres slight wear edges

rear brake pads worn

rear number plate slight delmination

rear tyres wearing inner edge/losing shape

Fail 1 May 2015 75,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres slight wear edges

rear brake pads worn

rear number plate slight delmination

rear tyres wearing inner edge/losing shape

Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,582 miles

n/s/f tyre feathering inner edge

n/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2014 61,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre feathering inner edge

n/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 May 2013 45,330 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake pads slightly worn

rear tyres worn on inner edge

wipers slightly poor

Fail 1 May 2013 45,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake pads slightly worn

rear tyres worn on inner edge

wipers slightly poor

Pass 1 May 2012 31,704 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 31,704 miles

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

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 DHF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DHF, 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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YY09 DHF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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