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HY59 WFA

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,559 mi
Last recorded128,559 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 WFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 128,559 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 121,483 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 113,136 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 104,268 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 104,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 90,172 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 75,048 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 71,998 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 65,946 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,629 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 59,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 52,836 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 46,016 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 38,248 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,166 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,818 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WFA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 WFA, 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 HY59 WFA registered?

HY59 WFA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is HY59 WFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 WFA 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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