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WG09 UPT

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,954 mi
Last recorded110,954 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 UPT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 110,954 miles

Injector Noise - Unable to See Due to Covers Fitted - No Fuel Leak Visible

Fail 27 Feb 2024 110,938 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Travels To Floor (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No Reserve Travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Injector Noise - Unable to See Due to Covers Fitted - No Fuel Leak Visible

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 105,540 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 105,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 102,023 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 101,952 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 101,950 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 96,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre on 3mm and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 96,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre on 3mm and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 82,263 miles

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Fail 1 Aug 2017 82,263 miles

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Outer sill cover

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine and under body covers

Pass 6 Aug 2016 69,426 miles

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2016 69,347 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2015 58,556 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 58,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 43,830 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 43,830 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,580 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 26,421 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,241 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 UPT is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UPT, 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 UPT registered?

WG09 UPT is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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