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WF09 HPU

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,942 mi
Last recorded162,942 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 HPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 162,942 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

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

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

both rear brake disc corroded

front bumper damaged

slight engine oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2021 162,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

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

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

both rear brake disc corroded

front bumper damaged

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2020 158,064 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Rear chassis getting corroded

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

both rear tyres wearing low

front bumper slightly damaged

rear brake disc getting corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2020 158,005 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire loose (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front mirror damaged

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

Nearside Rear chassis getting corroded

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

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

front & rear brake disc corroded

front bumper slightly damaged

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2019 153,269 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake pads getting low

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 146,085 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 138,491 miles

n/s/r & o/s & n/s/f tyres on limit

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Aug 2017 138,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r & o/s & n/s/f tyres on limit

windscreen chipped

Pass 31 Aug 2016 130,366 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 128,199 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 114,315 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 99,320 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 90,736 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 86,073 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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WF09 HPU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WF09 HPU, 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 HPU registered?

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

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