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WF59 DLY

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

192,939 mi
Last recorded192,939 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 DLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 192,939 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 192,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 184,804 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 184,669 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 180,285 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 172,911 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 172,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 172,791 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 165,645 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 165,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 160,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front and rear tyres wearing on inner edge at time of test

o/s rear brake pads low

Fail 17 Oct 2018 160,525 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front and rear tyres wearing on inner edge at time of test

o/s rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Oct 2017 155,627 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

corrossion on exhaut system

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 150,954 miles

corrossion on exhaust system

crack in front number plate

front brake pads low

uneven wear on both rear tyres inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2016 150,942 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s rear (3.7.B.6a)

corrossion on exhaust system

crack in front number plate

front brake pads low

uneven wear on both rear tyres inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2015 146,088 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

corrossion on exhaust system

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 146,088 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s rear (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high o/s front (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

corrossion on exhaust system

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 137,457 miles

low emissions detected

Fail 16 Oct 2014 137,457 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

low emissions detected

Pass 4 Oct 2013 120,748 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,262 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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WF59 DLY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WF59 DLY, 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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WF59 DLY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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