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WG59 LHZ

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,592 mi
Last recorded154,592 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 LHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 154,592 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 154,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 150,729 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 150,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 143,449 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 143,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 133,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 133,074 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 122,243 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 105,188 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 101,573 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 90,428 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 90,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 79,114 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 73,618 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 73,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 64,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 55,666 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 55,666 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,697 miles

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 LHZ 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 65%.

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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

WG59 LHZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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