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WJ59 UKN

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,502 mi
Last recorded57,502 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 57,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread low on inside edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 57,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread low on inside edge

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 54,309 miles

o/s/r lower body panel,door and wheel arch damaged but no sharpe edges

Fail 28 Sep 2019 54,177 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s/r lower body panel,door and wheel arch damaged but no sharpe edges

Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,000 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Wipers smearing

Offside Rear Dumper damaged cover with tape

Offside Rear Lower Body panel ,door and wheel arch All damaged but no Sharpe edges

Fail 17 Sep 2018 50,000 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Wipers smearing

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge worn bold

Offside Rear Dumper damaged cover with tape

Offside Rear Lower Body panel ,door and wheel arch All damaged but no Sharpe edges

Pass 14 Sep 2017 44,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not exposed ply or cords

Offside Rear Lower Body damaged dent

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-Tray fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 44,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not exposed ply or cords

Offside Rear Lower Body damaged dent

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-Tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,654 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 40,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,483 miles

both front drive shafts corroded

engine covers fitted

nearside rear tyre perished

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 37,483 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front drive shafts corroded

engine covers fitted

nearside rear tyre perished

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 34,304 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 30,907 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 28,163 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 UKN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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