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YG09 WJL

2009 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,766 mi
Last recorded98,766 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 WJL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 98,766 miles

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

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

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

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

centre brake light slightly dull

nearside wing mirror cover missing

Pass 28 Mar 2014 90,905 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 83,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid close to minimum

Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2012 71,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YG09 WJL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG09 WJL, 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 YG09 WJL registered?

YG09 WJL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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