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WJ09 PNU

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,591 mi
Last recorded111,591 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 PNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 111,591 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2023 111,591 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 102,923 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 102,923 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 95,629 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 17 Nov 2021 95,629 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both steering rack gaiters insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 89,093 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 82,838 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,200 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 73,199 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 70,286 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush spliting (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush splitting (2.4.F.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 70,286 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush spliting (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush splitting (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 64,488 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 64,488 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no pum p working (8.2.3)

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,611 miles

handbreak travel

Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,326 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,488 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,136 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,020 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 PNU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PNU, 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 PNU registered?

WJ09 PNU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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