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WG59 OBX

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

222,612 mi
Last recorded222,612 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 OBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 222,612 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

chip in screen

Fail 17 Jul 2026 222,612 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

chip in screen

Pass 29 May 2025 212,677 miles

Nearside Rear seat squab missing

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 212,671 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear seat squab missing

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 195,972 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 195,967 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 183,108 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Radiator cross member corroded

Light smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet, possible injector seal leak

Nearside Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Rear Brake pads appear to have overheated

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 183,104 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Radiator cross member corroded

Light smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet, possible injector seal leak

Nearside Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Rear Brake pads appear to have overheated

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 174,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight smell of fumes in the engine compartment (possible injector seat seal) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported secure but not in clip (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 174,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight smell of fumes in the engine compartment (possible injector seat seal) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported secure but not in clip (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 159,693 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 159,608 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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))

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

Undertrays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 148,277 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 145,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 145,797 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 137,641 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

osr no-plate bulb dim

Fail 26 Nov 2018 137,641 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

osr no-plate bulb dim

Pass 27 Nov 2017 129,957 miles

Both front side markers not working.

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

Oil leak from engine sump.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 120,433 miles

n/s/r reflector cracked

o/s/r n/s/r tyres worn uneven inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2015 108,852 miles

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2015 108,852 miles

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

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2014 84,503 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2014 84,503 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 rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2013 71,810 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 OBX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

WG59 OBX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is WG59 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG59 OBX shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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