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WJ59 EJC

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,470 mi
Last recorded141,470 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 EJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 141,470 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 139,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 135,552 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 131,941 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 128,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear OSR reflector smashed but still visible

Fail 22 Aug 2022 128,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily distorted causing lumps on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear OSR reflector smashed but still visible

Pass 26 Aug 2021 122,944 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 116,025 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 110,922 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 110,919 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad metal to metal, disc damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 103,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 96,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 87,935 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 87,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 81,306 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 81,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 71,148 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 71,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,197 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,793 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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WJ59 EJC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ59 EJC, 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 EJC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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