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WG59 OCB

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,405 mi
Last recorded70,405 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 OCB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 70,405 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 68,378 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides axle to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 68,377 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal going to the floor . due to brake fluid leak (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Caliper end (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (Axle to Body) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 68,375 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (Axle to Body) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 66,229 miles

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 66,219 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 66,217 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 64,593 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 62,653 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 62,146 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 61,621 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,988 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 53,831 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 53,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 46,740 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 41,249 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 36,080 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 29,675 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 23,446 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 OCB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB registered?

WG59 OCB is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is WG59 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG59 OCB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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