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WG59 VTO

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,505 mi
Last recorded70,505 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 VTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 70,505 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust front pipe flexible join deteriorated slightly/ mounting corroded and thinned

n/s/f suspension anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover small end insecure slightly but preventing the ingress of dirt

n/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2024 67,735 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r lower link arm bushes starting to perish

Offside Rear o/s/r lower link arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 9 Nov 2023 65,051 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 65,019 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2022 63,133 miles

Power steering pipe corroded front

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 61,378 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 61,376 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 59,151 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 56,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2018 54,472 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,428 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 44,738 miles

Rear brake pads low, check at 3-4000 miles.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 38,916 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 34,225 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 29,714 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 24,744 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 VTO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

WG59 VTO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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The MOT history for WG59 VTO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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