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WF59 SDZ

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,584 mi
Last recorded147,584 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 SDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 147,584 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 May 2025 126,017 miles

Handbrake travel long

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

Fail 27 May 2025 126,015 miles

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

Handbrake travel long

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

Pass 7 May 2024 102,240 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 102,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 83,317 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 83,313 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2022 79,352 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,977 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 74,163 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Aug 2020 74,163 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre stepped

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 70,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre stepped

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 62,832 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,475 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 55,475 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,833 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 41,885 miles

offside front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2014 34,673 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,812 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 19,742 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 19,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 SDZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

WF59 SDZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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