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WG58 KJU

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

206,528 mi
Last recorded206,528 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG58 KJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 206,528 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 203,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 203,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 193,320 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 173,544 miles

fornt pads appear low

front tyres worn low on inner edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

some corrosion and wear to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2014 147,822 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 147,822 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 114,166 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 85,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 85,929 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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WG58 KJU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WG58 KJU, 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 WG58 KJU registered?

WG58 KJU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 February 2009.

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