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SA59 WFC

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,597 mi
Last recorded50,597 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 WFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 50,597 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 50,597 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 48,260 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 46,209 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 44,271 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 41,603 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 39,207 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 37,298 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 33,448 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 30,552 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 30,552 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 28,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,360 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,346 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 19,516 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 15,535 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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SA59 WFC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SA59 WFC, 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 SA59 WFC registered?

SA59 WFC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is SA59 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA59 WFC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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