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WG59 GUH

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

227,375 mi
Last recorded227,375 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 GUH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 227,375 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r anti roll bar pin corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 220,591 miles

Corrosion to front cross member.

Offside Rear Body damage

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 203,314 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 195,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Dec 2020 188,415 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat, seat belt not tested

o/s parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 30 Dec 2020 188,415 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat, seat belt not tested

o/s parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 23 Dec 2019 180,869 miles

o/s parking brake effort a bit low

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Dec 2019 180,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s parking brake effort a bit low

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2019 175,495 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 171,650 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 154,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in windscreen in zone B

Fail 22 Sep 2016 154,886 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in windscreen in zone B

Pass 20 Aug 2015 121,196 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wearing badly on edges of tread

Fail 20 Aug 2015 121,196 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wearing badly on edges of tread

Pass 15 Sep 2014 98,513 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 98,513 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 65,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aux. belt noisy

o/s/f wing mirror indicator lens damaged

o/s/f wishbone, rear bush spliting

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,113 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 GUH is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GUH, 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 GUH registered?

WG59 GUH is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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