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PE09 VWK

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,602 mi
Last recorded169,602 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 VWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 169,602 miles

Front Lower RADIATOR HANGER CORRODED

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 169,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Lower RADIATOR HANGER CORRODED

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 163,143 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiper blade split

radiator carrier corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2024 163,140 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiper blade split

radiator carrier corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2023 157,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels,sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 17 Oct 2023 157,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels,sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 27 Jul 2022 150,136 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

both rear indicator bulbs starting to deteriorate in colour

front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components, brake components starting to corrode

rear o/s shock absorber cover insurcure

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 20 Jul 2021 140,953 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear

surface rust on exhaust system

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

surface rust on floor panels, chassis rails, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Fail 20 Jul 2021 140,951 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres are starting to wear

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels, chassis rails, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Pass 20 Jul 2020 132,271 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate and baffels noisey

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Jul 2020 132,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate and baffels noisey

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jul 2019 124,570 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust starting to corrode, surface rust

front n/s tyre starting to wear on inner edge

nail in rear o/s tyre

rear o/s brake pads wearing thin

small chip in windscreen(centre)

some steering and suspension bushes starting to crack and deteriorate

Fail 5 Jul 2019 124,570 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust starting to corrode, surface rust

front n/s tyre starting to wear on inner edge

nail in rear o/s tyre

rear o/s brake pads wearing thin

small chip in windscreen(centre)

some steering and suspension bushes starting to crack and deteriorate

Pass 10 Jul 2018 113,467 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

small chip in wind screen

Fail 10 Jul 2018 113,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

small chip in wind screen

Pass 28 Jun 2017 102,672 miles

exhaust and its mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

exhaust heat shield is insecure

small crack in front no plate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Jun 2017 102,672 miles

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

exhaust and its mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

exhaust heat shield is insecure

small crack in front no plate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 May 2016 92,206 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 80,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 68,276 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 55,363 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 41,150 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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PE09 VWK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 PE09 VWK, 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 PE09 VWK registered?

PE09 VWK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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