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WK59 UHW

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,713 mi
Last recorded130,713 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 UHW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 130,713 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 127,888 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 124,822 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 124,788 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 121,087 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 115,583 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 115,583 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,827 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 108,826 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 105,859 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2018 99,199 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,578 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 85,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 77,621 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 66,193 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 66,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 55,762 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,015 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 45,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside 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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WK59 UHW 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 WK59 UHW, 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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WK59 UHW is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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