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LB09 TRX

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,216 mi
Last recorded131,216 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 TRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 131,216 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 131,215 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 128,269 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 128,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 124,147 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 124,093 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 117,010 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 117,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 109,290 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2021 109,290 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

engine and undertray covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2020 102,281 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2019 95,051 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2019 95,051 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 80,078 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Fail 20 Jun 2018 80,067 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,267 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,040 miles

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

n/s/r upper sidelight not working

slight damage to n/s/r outer tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,566 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 62,088 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 38,842 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,842 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 26,041 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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LB09 TRX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LB09 TRX, 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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LB09 TRX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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