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WR59 DVC

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,178 mi
Last recorded137,178 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 DVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 137,178 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 122,614 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 122,614 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 108,743 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 92,762 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 92,762 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 81,135 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 70,996 miles

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

Offside Front tyre Inner edge worn

Sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2018 66,980 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 66,980 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,330 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades smear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 51,645 miles

Front wiper blades smear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,204 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,206 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,891 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 33,385 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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WR59 DVC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WR59 DVC, 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 WR59 DVC registered?

WR59 DVC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is WR59 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 DVC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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