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WG59 OBU

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,227 mi
Last recorded76,227 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 OBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 76,227 miles

corrosion around - lower radiator suport, front and rear suspension arms,shock units etc

Fail 22 Jan 2026 76,227 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion around - lower radiator suport, front and rear suspension arms,shock units etc

front brake discs corroded/lipped

middle exhaust heat shield becoming loose

offside rear upper side light not working

rear brake discs worn thin/corrosion around inner surface

Pass 10 Jan 2025 74,132 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 73,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion around - rear exhaust hanger,offside front shock unit

Fail 22 Jan 2024 73,405 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion around - rear exhaust hanger,offside front shock unit

Pass 20 Jan 2023 72,327 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 72,326 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 71,259 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 68,495 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 67,637 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 65,993 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r front ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Coolant leak radiator ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r lower suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak sump area. engine

Fail 18 Jan 2019 65,988 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r lower suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r front ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Coolant leak radiator ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r lower suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak sump area. engine

Pass 9 Jan 2018 63,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 63,574 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 53,392 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 53,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,086 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 31,865 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 21,743 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 OBU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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