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WK09 YRO

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,378 mi
Last recorded183,378 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 YRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 183,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2022 183,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2021 161,430 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Oct 2021 160,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2020 147,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 147,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 122,587 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 99,553 miles

engine under tray and side sill covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 27 Apr 2018 99,553 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine under tray and side sill covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 3 May 2017 79,956 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 76,706 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 69,383 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on extreme inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on extreme inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,615 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 44,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,115 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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WK09 YRO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

WK09 YRO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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