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WF09 HPL

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,009 mi
Last recorded189,009 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 HPL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2021 189,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 182,510 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 182,505 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 171,368 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 171,342 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 156,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner 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))

UNDERTRAY DAMAGED

Fail 19 Jun 2018 156,481 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner 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))

UNDERTRAY DAMAGED

Pass 7 Jul 2017 138,727 miles

ENGINE UPPER COVER MISSING

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX 50-60% WORN

O/S/F TRACK ADJUSTMENT LOCK NUT DAMAGED

REAR XHAUST DETERIORATED

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

UNDERTRAY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 7 Jul 2017 138,727 miles

ENGINE UPPER COVER MISSING

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX 50-60% WORN

O/S/F TRACK ADJUSTMENT LOCK NUT DAMAGED

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

REAR XHAUST DETERIORATED

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

UNDERTRAY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 26 Oct 2016 138,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside number plate lamp dim

Pass 30 Nov 2015 125,975 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 117,367 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 107,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,804 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 90,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside tyre cuts

Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,321 miles

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

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

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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WF09 HPL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WF09 HPL, 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 WF09 HPL registered?

WF09 HPL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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