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MJ59 WYZ

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,224 mi
Last recorded108,224 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 WYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 108,224 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 5 Sep 2025 108,224 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2024 104,159 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 101,291 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 91,683 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 84,521 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,094 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 83,252 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 83,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 81,709 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 79,159 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads wearing low inner.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 79,159 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads wearing low inner.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 76,599 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2016 76,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2015 72,326 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,600 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 49,774 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,810 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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MJ59 WYZ 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 MJ59 WYZ, 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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MJ59 WYZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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