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WJ59 UTR

2009 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,653 mi
Last recorded61,653 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 UTR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 61,653 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 59,781 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre perished slightly/ misshaped slightly inner edge

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly around lower coil

Pass 22 Sep 2023 57,067 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative n/s and o/s (4.1.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bush perished slightly

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

o/s/r suspension lower coil spring corroded slightly

small cuts in o/s/r tyre but not to ply/ cords

Fail 21 Sep 2023 57,046 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative n/s and o/s (4.1.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bush perished slightly

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

o/s/r suspension lower coil spring corroded slightly

small cuts in o/s/r tyre but not to ply/ cords

Pass 13 Sep 2022 53,889 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bush perished slightly

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2021 50,151 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 50,121 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 47,703 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 44,973 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 40,673 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 36,986 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,043 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,025 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 21,709 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 17,693 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,550 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 13,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UTR is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 UTR, 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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What year was WJ59 UTR registered?

WJ59 UTR is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ59 UTR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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