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WF09 VAD

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,263 mi
Last recorded92,263 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 VAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 92,263 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 92,262 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 89,878 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 89,839 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 87,667 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 87,666 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 85,266 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 82,650 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 80,116 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 77,390 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,450 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 61,348 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 58,553 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 57,561 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 53,513 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 53,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,143 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,186 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 39,598 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 37,210 miles

OSF wishbone bush splitting

front and rear brake discs starting to get grooved and pit with corrosion

slight oil weep from steering rack

Pass 11 May 2012 27,914 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 VAD is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

WF09 VAD is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is WF09 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF09 VAD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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