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WJ09 PCY

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,298 mi
Last recorded178,298 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 PCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 178,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin looking thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

long parking brake travel

Fail 16 Feb 2026 178,298 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin looking thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

long parking brake travel

Pass 12 Feb 2025 172,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal minimum tread depth 1.6mm/worn very uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 166,243 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 156,197 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 156,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 147,536 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 147,536 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 138,854 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 138,853 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 132,869 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 132,869 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 118,545 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 118,545 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 105,658 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 105,658 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 94,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,279 miles

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

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 Feb 2015 72,754 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,265 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,783 miles

both front tyres nearing legal limit

Fail 26 Feb 2013 50,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres nearing legal limit

Fail 14 Feb 2012 36,970 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,970 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 PCY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PCY, 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 WJ09 PCY registered?

WJ09 PCY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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