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LC59 FTZ

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,258 mi
Last recorded120,258 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 FTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 120,258 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 120,258 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 109,834 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 90,313 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 90,313 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 83,257 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 68,422 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 68,420 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE. ()

Pass 6 Jul 2020 62,311 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 62,306 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,292 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 55,292 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 48,843 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 41,739 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,064 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 26,614 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,644 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 21,580 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 17,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear lower arm bush starting to come away from arm

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 FTZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LC59 FTZ, 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 LC59 FTZ registered?

LC59 FTZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is LC59 FTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 FTZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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