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AV59 WSK

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,542 mi
Last recorded111,542 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 111,542 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 104,458 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 96,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 90,698 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,351 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn close to legal limit, cracked and perished

Pass 9 Jun 2020 83,042 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 77,373 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,210 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,692 miles

Centre Front side wall deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2016 70,692 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front side wall deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 67,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 59,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight noise at o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,515 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight noise at o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,888 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 49,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside number plate lamp dull

Fail 13 Mar 2013 40,878 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,878 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 33,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cracks in nearside rear tyre

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 WSK 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 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 AV59 WSK, 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 WSK registered?

AV59 WSK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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