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WR59 GFG

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,872 mi
Last recorded96,872 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 GFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 96,872 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))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 96,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 93,192 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 89,484 miles

slight play/wear in steering/suspension rubbers/joints

Fail 17 Oct 2023 89,476 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play/wear in steering/suspension rubbers/joints

Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,635 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 76,825 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,332 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 65,835 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 65,825 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arms inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,725 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 51,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 42,349 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,046 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 24,596 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 15,706 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 8,986 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 GFG is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 WR59 GFG, 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 GFG registered?

WR59 GFG is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is WR59 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 GFG 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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