CarVerify

Free Car Check

WG59 FVO

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,871 mi
Last recorded69,871 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 69,871 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 66,333 miles

offside front shock absorber corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2024 66,333 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

offside front shock absorber corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 63,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bottom radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 61,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight cracks/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight cracks/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight cracks/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight cracks/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,525 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

O/S/F wiper blade starting to smear windscreen.

Pass 2 Dec 2020 58,371 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 56,235 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 51,270 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 51,270 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 45,991 miles

Emissions too low to read

Pass 23 Nov 2016 42,086 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 37,918 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 33,614 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 28,336 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 22,299 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WG59 FVO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WG59 FVO?

You can check the full history of WG59 FVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WG59 FVO registered?

WG59 FVO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is WG59 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG59 FVO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG59 FVO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WG59 FVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.