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WJ59 UKK

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,563 mi
Last recorded167,563 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 UKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 167,563 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 167,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2023 157,384 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 157,383 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 148,785 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 139,434 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 134,841 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 134,772 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Expansion bottle slightly split

Pass 27 Aug 2019 127,392 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 127,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 118,097 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 107,653 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 95,229 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 84,154 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,268 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,033 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,070 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 UKK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJ59 UKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ59 UKK registered?

WJ59 UKK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is WJ59 UKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ59 UKK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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