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WV59 MYN

2009 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,004 mi
Last recorded162,004 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 MYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 162,004 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 161,693 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 156,847 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 151,429 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 146,834 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 144,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 144,008 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 126,731 miles

engine cover4/under covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 115,911 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 103,966 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 103,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 88,379 miles

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

water reservoir leaking

Fail 28 Oct 2017 88,379 miles

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

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

water reservoir leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,563 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 70,563 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,249 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 57,249 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 46,135 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 46,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,512 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 2 Sep 2013 34,385 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,537 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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WV59 MYN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WV59 MYN, 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 WV59 MYN registered?

WV59 MYN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is WV59 MYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV59 MYN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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