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WK59 UHJ

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,575 mi
Last recorded116,575 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 UHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 116,575 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 116,575 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 103,233 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 103,233 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 91,164 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 90,226 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 90,226 miles

Outline marker lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 79,362 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 79,362 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,601 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,813 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 70,813 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 65,655 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 65,651 miles

Offside Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 60,311 miles

Front pads getting low.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,237 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 55,237 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 47,244 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 41,311 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 41,311 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,154 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 33,154 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,702 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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WK59 UHJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WK59 UHJ, 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 WK59 UHJ registered?

WK59 UHJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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