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GU59 WJN

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,863 mi
Last recorded148,863 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 WJN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 148,863 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 148,863 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 145,031 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 134,606 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 134,596 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 121,659 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 121,619 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2021 112,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 110,927 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 103,911 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,331 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 86,779 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 77,749 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 77,749 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,345 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,224 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,180 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 36,875 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 36,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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GU59 WJN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 GU59 WJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU59 WJN registered?

GU59 WJN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is GU59 WJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 WJN 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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