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WJ09 UVN

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,680 mi
Last recorded130,680 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 UVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 130,680 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 122,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUST ON INNER PART OF DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUST ON INNER PART OF DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 122,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low BROKEN ADJUSTER (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low BROKEN ADJUSTER (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUST ON INNER PART OF DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUST ON INNER PART OF DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 122,975 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 122,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 116,638 miles

Front bulb warning on dash for front dip beam, all working and beam pattern ok

Nearside n/s drive flange oil seal on gearbox weeping

Offside Front Outer o/s outer cv boot weeping through crack in crease of bellow

Offside Rear unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to seat down and boot full

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 105,370 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 105,370 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S AND O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 96,022 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 95,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 94,657 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 85,382 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,673 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,616 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,118 miles

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

child seat centre rear.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,522 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 46,522 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,848 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 UVN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVN, 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 UVN registered?

WJ09 UVN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ09 UVN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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