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WF09 XLC

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,694 mi
Last recorded127,694 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 127,694 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 123,019 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 122,637 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 115,086 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 115,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 100,418 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 100,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 93,445 miles

eml light on

Fail 14 May 2018 93,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav air freshner (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light on

Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,609 miles

eml on

Fail 27 Apr 2017 70,609 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

eml on

Fail 20 Apr 2017 70,371 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

nearside front tyre slight wear inner edge

no smoke detected

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 51,543 miles

Eml light on

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape plus outer side wall has damage

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

oil seep

Fail 12 May 2016 51,542 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Eml light on

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape plus outer side wall has damage

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

oil seep

Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,635 miles

eml on

Fail 15 May 2014 31,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 31,463 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 25,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 20,998 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 XLC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

WF09 XLC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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