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AO59 LJC

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,981 mi
Last recorded163,981 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 LJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 163,981 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 161,059 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 160,489 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 160,207 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 160,191 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 159,399 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 159,323 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 152,189 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 152,189 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 143,055 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 134,099 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 124,963 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 116,514 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust emissions to clean to perform smoke test

Fail 9 Sep 2015 116,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust emissions to clean to perform smoke test

Pass 5 Jan 2015 98,061 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,960 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f flexi doesn't appear routed properly but not twisted or fouling

Pass 30 Jul 2013 91,911 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 87,913 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 LJC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO59 LJC, 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 AO59 LJC registered?

AO59 LJC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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