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WG59 HYZ

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,430 mi
Last recorded80,430 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 80,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 77,367 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 73,364 miles

Engine cover and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 68,600 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Pass 25 Apr 2022 65,333 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Pass 28 Apr 2021 64,614 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Fail 28 Apr 2021 64,614 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

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

Pass 14 May 2020 63,767 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Exhaust emissions too clean to test

Fail 13 May 2020 63,767 miles

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

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Exhaust emissions too clean to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 54,586 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 49,109 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 49,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,758 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 44,758 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb replaced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 28,918 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 20,965 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,053 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 HYZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HYZ, 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 HYZ registered?

WG59 HYZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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The MOT history for WG59 HYZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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