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WJ09 FOM

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,259 mi
Last recorded164,259 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 FOM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2021 164,259 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak turbo charger area (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shields not secure rear exhaust

Pass 11 Jun 2020 148,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

ns wiper blade split but still clearing enough fluid

nsf side repeater lens damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2020 148,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

ns wiper blade split but still clearing enough fluid

nsf side repeater lens damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2019 134,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 134,797 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 116,450 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres becoming devoid of tread on inner edges

Fail 15 Jun 2017 99,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all four tyres becoming devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2016 80,564 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 62,147 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 62,147 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,374 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Jul 2014 49,374 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,318 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 20 Jun 2012 29,624 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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WJ09 FOM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WJ09 FOM, 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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WJ09 FOM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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