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WR59 TZM

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,061 mi
Last recorded116,061 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 TZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 116,061 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface PART OF LIGHT UNIT COVED WITH TAPE (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 116,061 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury GRILL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. OSF SPARE WHEEL FITTED (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface PART OF LIGHT UNIT COVED WITH TAPE (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 108,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DAMAGED ON SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear EXHUAST REAR BOX CORRODED

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 100,062 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 100,061 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 89,676 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2016 89,672 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2015 70,290 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 70,290 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,626 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 60,626 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 35,608 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 TZM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TZM, 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 TZM registered?

WR59 TZM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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The MOT history for WR59 TZM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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