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WJ59 HVC

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,735 mi
Last recorded102,735 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 HVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 102,735 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 102,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 99,056 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 95,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 95,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 84,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 84,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,944 miles

Front under tray and engine cover fitted

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 69,346 miles

Front under tray fitted

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 69,345 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front under tray fitted

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 60,858 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 57,785 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult belt

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 57,770 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working upper (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working upper (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult belt

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,299 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre worn on inside

Fail 3 Sep 2014 49,299 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr tyre worn on inside

wipers slight smearing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,310 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

child seats fitted in rear

Fail 2 Sep 2013 40,310 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,574 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 HVC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HVC, 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 HVC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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