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WF59 HFC

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,418 mi
Last recorded79,418 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 HFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 79,418 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 77,422 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 75,202 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top bush mount area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 73,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Fail 29 Oct 2022 73,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 66,659 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres perishing on inside

Pass 6 Oct 2020 60,413 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 57,797 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 57,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,689 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,651 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 40,534 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2015 35,366 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 27,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres worn unevenly around inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2014 27,926 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly around inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2013 21,281 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 21,280 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 15,855 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 HFC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black 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 HFC, 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 HFC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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