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WU09 VTO

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

207,120 mi
Last recorded207,120 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 VTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 207,120 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone arms (Rear most bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 199,194 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 199,192 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 189,906 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 184,648 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2021 177,634 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 177,323 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Fuel injector not sealing in to cylinder head allow fumes to escape and come in the cabin. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Hand brake only just past.

Pass 10 Sep 2020 173,031 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 173,029 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 165,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush starting to crack and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush starting to crack and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 165,557 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injector cuffing combustion fumes and entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the rear exhaust box due to corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush starting to crack and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush starting to crack and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 157,750 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 157,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 151,784 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 135,137 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 115,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,459 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 77,498 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 59,730 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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WU09 VTO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WU09 VTO, 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 WU09 VTO registered?

WU09 VTO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is WU09 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU09 VTO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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