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LS59 WJY

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,743 mi
Last recorded156,743 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 WJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 156,743 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 152,302 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

possible injector leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jan 2017 152,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

possible injector leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2016 132,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 132,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 105,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 83,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 83,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,243 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,993 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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LS59 WJY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LS59 WJY, 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 LS59 WJY registered?

LS59 WJY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is LS59 WJY safe to buy?

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