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WK59 UHS

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

157,501 mi
Last recorded157,501 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 UHS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 157,501 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 152,143 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 145,785 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 145,756 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 145,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 137,394 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot dirty no visible damage

Offside Front Outer cv boot clip loose

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 129,634 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 129,634 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 124,572 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2019 117,628 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 109,279 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 100,585 miles

Front discs worn pads low

Fail 4 Sep 2017 100,585 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front discs worn pads low

Pass 3 Sep 2016 90,476 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Sep 2016 90,476 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 80,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,463 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,832 miles

Oil leak

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 UHS is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 WK59 UHS, 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 UHS registered?

WK59 UHS is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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