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WL59 ERY

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,782 mi
Last recorded131,782 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 ERY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 131,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 131,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords on bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge [worn close to ply/cords] (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 115,832 miles

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

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

Oil leak somewhere.

Fail 19 Nov 2024 115,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Rear high level brake lamp inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak somewhere.

Pass 15 Nov 2023 97,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,253 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 67,371 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 59,983 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 59,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 56,474 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 56,465 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 54,231 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 50,063 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,581 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,445 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 34,377 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 28,190 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 ERY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ERY, 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 ERY registered?

WL59 ERY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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