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WG09 FYK

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,801 mi
Last recorded125,801 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 FYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 125,801 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 118,692 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 118,692 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side repeater on mirror in op (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both dust covers perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 112,354 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 106,056 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 106,056 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear silencer box outer skin flaking off, box corrouded.

Pass 14 Jun 2022 101,553 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 101,553 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 98,244 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 95,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 92,006 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 87,200 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 81,407 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust mounts are corroded

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 81,407 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust mounts are corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,068 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,075 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jun 2015 65,058 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jun 2014 54,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

n/s/r tyre is lumpy on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/r tyre is lumpy on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,368 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded.

O\S number plate bulb not as bright as N\S bulb.

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,563 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 35,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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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WG09 FYK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WG09 FYK, 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 WG09 FYK registered?

WG09 FYK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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