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WF59 ZKC

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,403 mi
Last recorded188,403 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 188,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 184,944 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 173,612 miles

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at steering arms

Pass 2 Dec 2020 165,100 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 156,694 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 147,199 miles

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

front plate / rear heat shield loose / engine x sill x under covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2018 147,189 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

front plate / rear heat shield loose / engine x sill x under covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 140,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 140,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working LLB501 (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 136,246 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 130,444 miles

Child seat fitted on the nearside rear not able to check the seatbelt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front steering inner rack joint has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 122,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres on 2mm and low on outer edges[205/55/r16]

Pass 26 Nov 2013 116,115 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 103,907 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ZKC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZKC, 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 ZKC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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