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WL09 FSD

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,145 mi
Last recorded80,145 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 FSD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 80,145 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 80,145 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 71,279 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanger brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge, both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 62,958 miles

Exhaust Hangers Corroded

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 55,037 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 55,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 48,073 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 47,931 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively areo 20 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively areo 26 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 40,122 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 40,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 22,766 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 22,766 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 9,787 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 7,785 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 6 May 2016 6,672 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 5,987 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 5,458 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 4,453 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 3,441 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 3,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WL09 FSD is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WL09 FSD, 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 WL09 FSD registered?

WL09 FSD is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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