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CU59 LXS

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,206 mi
Last recorded188,206 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 LXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 188,206 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 186,533 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 182,220 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 176,006 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 170,771 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 168,906 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 145,143 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))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 118,943 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 114,550 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 114,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 101,103 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 101,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,264 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,717 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 44,468 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,263 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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CU59 LXS is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CU59 LXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU59 LXS registered?

CU59 LXS is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is CU59 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU59 LXS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU59 LXS have outstanding finance?

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