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WJ59 UTY

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,265 mi
Last recorded123,265 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 123,265 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 120,382 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 120,382 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 115,427 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 115,427 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 107,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 107,145 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured bolt broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 97,933 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 97,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,686 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,308 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 86,308 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusters inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking pump ? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm advise tracking check (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge & uneven wear, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 7 Aug 2017 67,231 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,996 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,433 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 43,319 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,589 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,656 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 UTY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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