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WG09 FYL

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,014 mi
Last recorded172,014 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 FYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 172,014 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 168,376 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 168,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 159,731 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 152,115 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reverse light no working

Fail 2 Dec 2022 152,109 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reverse light no working

Pass 19 Nov 2021 140,666 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 140,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 127,184 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 123,005 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 123,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 108,433 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 108,433 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,451 miles

Front front inner brake pads look low

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is stepping on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2017 104,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front front inner brake pads look low

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is stepping on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2016 88,173 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 11 May 2015 78,170 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 75,393 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,555 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 63,550 miles

nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

Fail 11 May 2012 63,550 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc badly scored (inner face)

nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

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 FYL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG09 FYL, 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 FYL registered?

WG09 FYL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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