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WL59 GPJ

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,851 mi
Last recorded125,851 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 125,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 115,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under side corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 115,280 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 115,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 110,800 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 110,799 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 104,886 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 94,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 94,358 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values ENGINE OVER REV ON SECOND ACCELERATION (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,451 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 85,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF pipes broken away (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

hole in coolant bottle

Pass 9 Nov 2016 73,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 63,051 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 52,197 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 41,996 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,495 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 GPJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GPJ, 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 GPJ registered?

WL59 GPJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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