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WG09 UPX

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,007 mi
Last recorded121,007 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 121,007 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 101,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 101,281 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 93,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 86,665 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 86,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 78,941 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,501 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,348 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 65,348 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 57,629 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 57,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,862 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes split

both rear lower tie rod bushes perrished

minor chips in windscreen

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to peel

Pass 12 Jul 2013 41,230 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 31,282 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 31,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 UPX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

WG09 UPX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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