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LC09 MWP

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,300 mi
Last recorded117,300 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 MWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 117,300 miles

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

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2024 115,280 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2022 111,256 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 4 Apr 2022 111,252 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2020 97,181 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2020 97,181 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 89,973 miles

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

Nearside Front slightly damaged.n/s/mirror missing.under tray fitted.

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,809 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front side marker lamp inoperative

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 84,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front side marker lamp inoperative

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 75,722 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 May 2017 75,717 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Shoulder, Worn Through to Cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Number Plate Light Dim

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 66,498 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 66,495 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 56,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,205 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 47,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,222 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 37,635 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 37,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 27,202 miles

Front no.plate cracked

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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LC09 MWP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LC09 MWP, 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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LC09 MWP is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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