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WJ09 PNK

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,756 mi
Last recorded87,756 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 PNK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 87,756 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 82,709 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 79,382 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 79,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 79,347 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak possible boost leak ? (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Dec 2022 75,071 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 75,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 69,343 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 69,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 65,494 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jul 2020 65,494 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear seats folded down unable to test seat belts

Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,496 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 59,496 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 53,272 miles

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

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

lower part of windscreen cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,702 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn right on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lower part of windscreen cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,154 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,321 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,896 miles

nearside rear tyre tread stepping

Pass 16 Feb 2013 22,929 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 16,408 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 PNK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PNK, 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 PNK registered?

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

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