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LC59 DGU

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

225,385 mi
Last recorded225,385 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 DGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 225,385 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 225,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 196,615 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 196,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 155,883 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 155,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 131,543 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 131,543 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 112,559 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn below 3mm

Fail 15 Dec 2014 112,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn below 3mm

Pass 31 Oct 2013 85,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,564 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LC59 DGU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LC59 DGU, 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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LC59 DGU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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