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L44 JVL

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,650 mi
Last recorded104,650 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 JVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 104,650 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 104,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Dim headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 96,803 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 88,981 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 88,981 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 81,519 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 71,514 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 61,680 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 57,289 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 49,516 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,847 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,113 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 44,113 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,504 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,649 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 37,647 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,378 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,312 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,155 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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L44 JVL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L44 JVL, 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 L44 JVL registered?

L44 JVL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is L44 JVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L44 JVL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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