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PX59 WZB

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,555 mi
Last recorded168,555 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 WZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 168,555 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 168,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 160,882 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 152,632 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 148,171 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 139,606 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak gearbox area ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 139,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak gearbox area ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear heatsheild insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2016 122,861 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 122,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 105,513 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 88,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyrte below 3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,572 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,744 miles

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

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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PX59 WZB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PX59 WZB, 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 PX59 WZB registered?

PX59 WZB is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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The MOT history for PX59 WZB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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