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WG09 OES

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,654 mi
Last recorded104,654 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 OES
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 104,654 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 99,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outline marker inop

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 91,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective headlamp rear water seal cover missing and inner corroded at time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter oil/fluid coated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 91,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective headlamp rear water seal cover missing and inner corroded at time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 1 x 501 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter oil/fluid coated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 88,624 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 88,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge split/cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 85,403 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 85,403 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer fluid added 5 x ltrs (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 82,636 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 80,136 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,560 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,434 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,125 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,584 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,731 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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WG09 OES is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OES, 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 OES registered?

WG09 OES is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 July 2009.

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The MOT history for WG09 OES shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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