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WF59 SEY

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,169 mi
Last recorded151,169 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 151,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 151,165 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 145,733 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 145,732 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 139,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 131,719 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 121,003 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,324 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Fail 23 Oct 2020 112,171 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn badly on edges. On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and worn badly on inner edge. On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 24 Oct 2019 105,628 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bushes on both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has low tread and worn badly on inner edge. On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and slightly run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 5 Oct 2018 96,662 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 89,482 miles

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 53,234 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,941 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 33,433 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 33,430 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 24,423 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 SEY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

WF59 SEY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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