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WF09 NOU

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

213,584 mi
Last recorded213,584 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 NOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 213,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 206,086 miles

light oil leak gearbox/engine joint

Fail 2 Aug 2024 206,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

light oil leak gearbox/engine joint

Pass 14 Aug 2023 200,756 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 200,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 191,814 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 191,814 miles

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 185,137 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front radiator bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 184,725 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip and slight crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front radiator mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 180,966 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 180,965 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injecters leaking past seals (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broke (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 175,226 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 175,226 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 159,912 miles

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))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 159,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 159,664 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 147,107 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 147,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 137,613 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 127,167 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 104,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 104,519 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,376 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 80,376 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 55,460 miles

Front brake pads low

O/s/r tyre slightly perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,149 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre slightly perishing

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 NOU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 NOU, 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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WF09 NOU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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