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LA59 WMK

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,252 mi
Last recorded97,252 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 WMK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 97,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Radiator lower support bar corroded

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Reduced effort from O/S park brake

Pass 25 Oct 2024 82,107 miles

Coolant level low topped up for test +1.5 litres

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake pads 60/65% worn

Pass 18 Nov 2023 67,838 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 63,865 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 3 Oct 2022 63,863 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 27 Aug 2021 60,292 miles

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

Rear All of rear suspension in poor rusty condition

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 60,292 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear All of rear suspension in poor rusty condition

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 58,854 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 58,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low alignment adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure/loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low alignment adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 56,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely bald on inner edge and wearing thin 205/55 R16 "Pirelli" (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 56,554 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely bald on inner edge and wearing thin 205/55 R16 "Pirelli" (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,887 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,588 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,675 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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LA59 WMK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LA59 WMK, 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 LA59 WMK registered?

LA59 WMK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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