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WG09 OEJ

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,985 mi
Last recorded191,985 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 191,985 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 178,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 160,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns /os (3.5.1g)

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns /os inner cv boots (2.4.G.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns /os (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush on track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance ns /os (1.4.A.2e)

Rear silencer box corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 160,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns /os (3.5.1g)

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns /os inner cv boots (2.4.G.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns /os (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush on track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance ns /os (1.4.A.2e)

Rear silencer box corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2016 152,813 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 142,099 miles

Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s park brake to brake caliper (3.5.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2015 142,092 miles

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

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

Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s park brake to brake caliper (3.5.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 117,723 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 105,294 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 OEJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WG09 OEJ, 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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WG09 OEJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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