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WL58 UAC

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,695 mi
Last recorded136,695 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL58 UAC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 136,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Overall suspension corrosion

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 132,775 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 125,433 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 125,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 118,206 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 104,449 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 104,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 94,930 miles

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

coolant low

Pass 25 Jul 2019 85,097 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,758 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhausts rear heat shield security may require attention soon

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Coil spring corroded around lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded around lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 78,758 miles

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

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhausts rear heat shield security may require attention soon

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Coil spring corroded around lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded around lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,608 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 66,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 60,117 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 50,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 42,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 34,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2013 34,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2012 23,780 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 18,333 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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WL58 UAC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WL58 UAC, 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 WL58 UAC registered?

WL58 UAC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 January 2009.

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