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AO59 LBA

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,462 mi
Last recorded132,462 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 LBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 132,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and swelled under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine air intake hose split

Fail 6 Oct 2025 132,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and swelled under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine air intake hose split

Pass 11 Oct 2024 122,934 miles

Offside Rear parking brake slower to operate

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine air intake hose split

service lamp on

Fail 11 Oct 2024 122,934 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake slower to operate

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine air intake hose split

service lamp on

Pass 9 Oct 2023 109,449 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 109,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 97,250 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn very low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant low

service lamp on

Fail 18 Oct 2022 97,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear inner bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn very low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant low

service lamp on

Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,622 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe mounting bracket rusted and thin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented on inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones rear inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 22 Oct 2021 85,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe mounting bracket rusted and thin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented on inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones rear inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 25 Sep 2020 74,923 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 74,923 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F, and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 63,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 63,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,834 miles

Central Front damage to front grille

Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,964 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,037 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,789 miles

Front windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,478 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,573 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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AO59 LBA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO59 LBA, 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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AO59 LBA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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