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RO09 WHU

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,774 mi
Last recorded135,774 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 WHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 135,774 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 135,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 132,774 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 130,258 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 123,430 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 119,163 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 113,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 111,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2020 111,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2019 105,124 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slightly cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear offside rear tyre deteriorated and feathering

Rear exhaustrear box slightly split

Rear rear arm rubber bushes deteriorated both side

Fail 11 Mar 2019 105,124 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slightly cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Rear offside rear tyre deteriorated and feathering

Rear exhaustrear box slightly split

Rear rear arm rubber bushes deteriorated both side

Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,014 miles

Rear Both tie rod arm bushes deteriorated

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated/corroded.

Rear both tyres feathered inner edge and deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2017 84,713 miles

Central Exhaust rusty

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both Tyre's feathered on inner edges & deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 84,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust rusty

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both Tyre's feathered on inner edges & deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all Tyre's worn on inner edges.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2015 62,432 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chips in windscreen

only just met Diesel smoke emission limits

Pass 13 Mar 2013 41,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chips in screen

wipers worn

Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,144 miles

chips in screen

struggled to meet Emission limits

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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RO09 WHU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO09 WHU, 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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RO09 WHU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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