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HY59 WDU

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,555 mi
Last recorded93,555 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 WDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 93,555 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 89,198 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 85,706 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 85,076 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 80,138 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 74,484 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 72,018 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 72,018 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside and offside rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2019 68,742 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,454 miles

All tyre valve stems slightly damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 63,014 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,835 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,674 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 39,227 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 28,860 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 19,870 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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HY59 WDU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HY59 WDU, 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 HY59 WDU registered?

HY59 WDU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HY59 WDU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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