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WL59 EDJ

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,106 mi
Last recorded116,106 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 EDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 116,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 110,321 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms on rear are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 101,826 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 95,675 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 95,675 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 89,752 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 80,256 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 73,915 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 73,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 63,694 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 46,423 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 46,423 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 25,530 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 12,688 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 11,257 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 10,525 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 9,993 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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WL59 EDJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WL59 EDJ, 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 WL59 EDJ registered?

WL59 EDJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is WL59 EDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL59 EDJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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