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WF59 WXK

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,694 mi
Last recorded154,694 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 154,694 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre/ rear exhaust corroded and mountings

front and rear suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush perished slightly

Fail 28 Sep 2022 154,589 miles

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking power steering pipe join into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre/ rear exhaust corroded and mountings

front and rear suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush perished slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2021 143,951 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre/ rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

front/ rear suspension coil springs corroded slightly

n/s and o/s inner cv boot perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush perished slightly

o/s engine mounting worn/ perished slightly

Fail 20 Oct 2021 143,951 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre/ rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

front/ rear suspension coil springs corroded slightly

n/s and o/s inner cv boot perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush perished slightly

o/s engine mounting worn/ perished slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2020 134,539 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r and feathering slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre/ rear exhaust corroded slightly

n/s and o/s inner cv boots perished slightly on small end

n/s and o/s outer cv joint slightly corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

Pass 30 May 2019 119,324 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system getting corroded/ deteriorated in places

Pass 22 May 2018 107,605 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 May 2018 107,605 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 May 2017 97,857 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 97,847 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 86,007 miles

Offside misting of oil around power steering rack

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded badly

Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,004 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 73,004 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 58,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 58,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,017 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,445 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 WXK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WXK, 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 WXK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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