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WJ59 EHW

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,035 mi
Last recorded123,035 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 EHW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 123,035 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear upper arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2026 123,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear upper arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2025 116,818 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 116,818 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 111,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 111,758 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 106,209 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 106,207 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 101,705 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 101,705 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 98,275 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 95,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2019 90,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under trays/engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,118 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Plastic under trays, sill and engine covers fitted

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 77,358 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 70,318 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 63,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 63,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2015 60,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 51,840 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 41,175 miles

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

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

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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WJ59 EHW is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ59 EHW, 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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WJ59 EHW is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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