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WG59 DSX

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,775 mi
Last recorded141,775 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 DSX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 141,775 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 141,775 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 120,739 miles

DPF soot limit not displayed

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak to engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 120,739 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DPF soot limit not displayed

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak to engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 107,746 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 99,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom wishbone inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Number plate faded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 99,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom wishbone inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Number plate faded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,284 miles

front number plate dull

Fail 18 Nov 2015 80,284 miles

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

front number plate dull

Pass 3 Dec 2014 67,508 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 67,508 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f driving light not working

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 14 Nov 2013 55,388 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 38,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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WG59 DSX 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 64.3%.

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 WG59 DSX, 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 WG59 DSX registered?

WG59 DSX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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