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AV59 WDG

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,597 mi
Last recorded147,597 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 WDG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 147,597 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 144,522 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 144,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 138,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 138,235 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low HEADLAMP BULB FITTED INCORRECTLY (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 126,317 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f , rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears , lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f , damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts , inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 126,317 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f , rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears , lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f , damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts , inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 113,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r ,cut inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 102,540 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 94,094 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 94,035 miles

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

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 85,094 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 85,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 76,656 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 61,092 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 61,092 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,933 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 41,038 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 41,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 36,583 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 29,738 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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AV59 WDG is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV59 WDG, 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 AV59 WDG registered?

AV59 WDG is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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