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WF59 SFN

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,583 mi
Last recorded164,583 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 SFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 164,583 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

radiator support corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2025 158,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 155,286 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 148,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre misshapen and flat spot measures 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexible hose mount (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre misshapen and flat spot measures 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 148,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre misshapen and flat spot measures 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexible hose mount (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre misshapen and flat spot measures 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 136,182 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 130,807 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 130,807 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 117,335 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 93,376 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 93,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,121 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 84,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 69,848 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 69,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 54,272 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 47,258 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 35,100 miles

front + rear pads getting low

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2013 23,254 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 SFN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

WF59 SFN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is WF59 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF59 SFN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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