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WF59 GCY

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,682 mi
Last recorded105,682 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 GCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 105,682 miles

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

rear axle corroded

rear number plate poor

Pass 18 Sep 2024 102,790 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 100,690 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2023 100,690 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 98,361 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 98,361 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,333 miles

rear brake pads worn

rear number plate poor

Fail 21 Sep 2021 93,333 miles

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

rear brake pads worn

rear number plate poor

Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,760 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 89,022 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,743 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front wearing inner edge and getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 82,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 73,720 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,421 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 63,418 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,345 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,705 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,814 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 GCY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WF59 GCY, 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 WF59 GCY registered?

WF59 GCY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is WF59 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF59 GCY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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