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WL09 KJA

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,246 mi
Last recorded155,246 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 KJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 155,246 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 155,232 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 150,999 miles

Coolant header tank split

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 150,981 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit plate of 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Both mounts broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant header tank split

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 147,828 miles

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 147,812 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel flap release button not working (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp not working all lamps not working with ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 143,813 miles

Coolant leak COOLANT TANK SPLIT ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 143,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak COOLANT TANK SPLIT ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 135,290 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 135,286 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 124,886 miles

Both front tyres wearing on Inner edges

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts and both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers. Sill covers and Undertrays fitted

Rear silencer outer casing heavily deteriorated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N s f and o s f lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 124,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front tyres wearing on Inner edges

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts and both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers. Sill covers and Undertrays fitted

Rear silencer outer casing heavily deteriorated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N s f and o s f lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 110,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusty outer skin

Pass 28 Jul 2016 96,722 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 96,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind on ns rear

Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,531 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,778 miles

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

nearside rear tyre excessively uneven tyre wear

Fail 25 Jul 2013 63,636 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

nearside rear tyre excessively uneven tyre wear

Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,052 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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WL09 KJA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KJA, 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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WL09 KJA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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