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WG59 FKN

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,520 mi
Last recorded132,520 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 FKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 132,520 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 123,709 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 116,104 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s transmission drive shaft inner cv joint gaiter perished slightly

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

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

o/s steering rack light mist of oil

Fail 13 Nov 2023 116,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

n/s and o/s transmission drive shaft inner cv joint gaiter perished slightly

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

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

o/s steering rack light mist of oil

Pass 15 Nov 2022 107,842 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users back of engine (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s side repeater lamp slightly insecure

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

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

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

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

o/s steering rack light mist of oil

Fail 15 Nov 2022 107,840 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users back of engine (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s side repeater lamp slightly insecure

n/s/f tyre worn slightly more inner edge

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

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

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

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

o/s steering rack light mist of oil

Pass 12 Nov 2021 99,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s steering rack light mist of oil

rear exhaust mountings corroded slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2019 86,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 76,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 76,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,259 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 46,152 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 35,294 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 27,651 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 22,249 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 FKN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WG59 FKN, 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 FKN registered?

WG59 FKN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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