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HV09 WKB

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,740 mi
Last recorded120,740 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 WKB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 120,740 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 118,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 107,801 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 97,098 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1 ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing inside edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both regs letters covered with after market stickers x2 (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 97,098 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1 ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing inside edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both regs letters covered with after market stickers x2 (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 88,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 82,330 miles

Condition of front and rear number plates

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

Pass 2 May 2019 72,956 miles

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

n/s and o/s front suspension arms rear bushes perished

Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,886 miles

Nearside & Offside rear tyres near limits

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 57,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & wearing inner edge /o/s/f tyre also wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 49,864 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,325 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,759 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 39,377 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,070 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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HV09 WKB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HV09 WKB, 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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HV09 WKB is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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