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WF59 ULK

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,812 mi
Last recorded166,812 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 166,812 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 150,710 miles

Age related surface rust to under side

Front No Fog lights

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 150,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Age related surface rust to under side

Front No Fog lights

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 148,245 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 148,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 144,270 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 144,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 'rearmost'. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 'rearmost'. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front's & rear's. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 137,467 miles

BRAKES CONDITION; pads worn > front's & rear's.

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 137,467 miles

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

BRAKES CONDITION; pads worn > front's & rear's.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 128,708 miles

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

Chip in windscreen (zone A) but not bigger than 10mm

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2015 118,374 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 108,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers smear

Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,564 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 24 Jul 2013 94,564 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads and discs look slightly worn.

rear brake pads look to be starting to wear low.

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 ULK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ULK, 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 ULK registered?

WF59 ULK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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