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WG59 GUD

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,538 mi
Last recorded154,538 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 154,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 138,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 25 Feb 2019 119,340 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 104,309 miles

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

all 4 tyres edgers wearing

Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,795 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 90,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,477 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,187 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,028 miles

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

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

both front tyres have small cuts but not showing cords

condensation in n/s headlight

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,765 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 32,406 miles

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

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

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 GUD is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GUD, 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 GUD registered?

WG59 GUD is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is WG59 GUD safe to buy?

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