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WG59 OCA

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,392 mi
Last recorded133,392 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 OCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 133,392 miles

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

Radiator support panel corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + Offside (Front ferrules) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (Front + Rear)

Underbody + Components corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Fail 19 Jun 2025 133,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Radiator support panel corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + Offside (Front ferrules) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (Front + Rear)

Underbody + Components corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 11 Jun 2024 130,741 miles

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2024 130,741 miles

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

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 128,100 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 128,094 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 125,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 119,915 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 111,098 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 111,095 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 102,905 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 98,899 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes are worn.

child seat fitted.

front brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,362 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2015 78,818 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,131 miles

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

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,300 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,726 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 OCA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OCA, 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 OCA registered?

WG59 OCA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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