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WJ09 YGO

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,483 mi
Last recorded199,483 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 YGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 199,483 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 188,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear tyres castellated inner edges

rear tyres wearing inner edges

slight play offside inner rack socket

Pass 17 Apr 2023 178,438 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 178,343 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 162,875 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 162,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 146,923 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 146,925 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 138,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 138,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 122,270 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 122,270 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 108,774 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 94,181 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 18 Apr 2016 79,828 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,141 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,003 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2012 36,042 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre low on tread and worn on edges

unable to check rear inner pads

Pass 15 Dec 2011 26,476 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 YGO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YGO, 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 YGO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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