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WK09 YRF

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,689 mi
Last recorded187,689 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 YRF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 187,689 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

No rear seat belts tested

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Mar 2025 172,610 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 152,970 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 135,841 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 122,938 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 109,071 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 101,374 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 101,374 miles

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

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 95,023 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 88,470 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 88,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 73,549 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 67,070 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,419 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2013 50,008 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 43,478 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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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WK09 YRF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WK09 YRF, 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 WK09 YRF registered?

WK09 YRF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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