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WG59 EHY

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,007 mi
Last recorded134,007 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 EHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 134,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT INNER EDGES WORN 215-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR 3MM 215-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 134,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT INNER EDGES WORN 215-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR 3MM 215-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 124,080 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 114,750 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 111,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 215-45-18 93w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 108,402 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 108,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,388 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 104,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 100,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 100,586 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 91,458 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 91,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 81,576 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,251 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 67,248 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 48,377 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,245 miles

Unable to test rear seat belts at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2013 28,028 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,988 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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WG59 EHY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WG59 EHY, 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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WG59 EHY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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