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MJ59 WZE

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,121 mi
Last recorded170,121 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 170,121 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 170,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 162,051 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 162,045 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads worn down due to caliper sized on. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 149,166 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Poss due to caliper sticking on. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 149,164 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Both front side lamps not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working Not working . (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on all time (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated 13 pin socket in poor condition. (4.10 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Poss due to caliper sticking on. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 139,877 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 139,877 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 127,592 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 127,551 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 118,862 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 118,862 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

service light on

Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,225 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 100,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 91,862 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 84,821 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 13,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WZE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MJ59 WZE, 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 MJ59 WZE registered?

MJ59 WZE is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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