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R29 WYN

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,068 mi
Last recorded121,068 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 WYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 121,068 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 121,065 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 119,711 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 118,110 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 118,086 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 tested 3 times, (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar component excessively corroded ns chassis bracket, chassis to rear bar brackets thin (6.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 116,148 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 114,256 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 106,678 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 16 Sep 2019 101,690 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 101,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly button sticking (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 97,052 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 25 Sep 2017 91,908 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,590 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 60,697 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 49,003 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 48,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,971 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,993 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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R29 WYN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R29 WYN, 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 R29 WYN registered?

R29 WYN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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The MOT history for R29 WYN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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