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Coolant leak cracked header tank ()
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak cracked header tank ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Gouge in sidewall not exposing chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge very close to chords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge very close to chords (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Gouge in sidewall not exposing chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge very close to chords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge very close to chords (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre and cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust silencer corroded
top of coolant tank cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
n/s wing mirror glass missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
n/s wing mirror glass missing
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
emissions close to limit
unable to check any rear seat belts
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
unable to check any rear seat belts
Exhaust centre section outer skin corroding
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
TYRE SIZE 215/45R18 93W
exhaust centre section outer skin corroding
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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WG59 GTU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 GTU, 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 GTU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 November 2009.
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