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LC59 MKL

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,715 mi
Last recorded105,715 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 MKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 105,715 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 100,529 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 100,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 91,641 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 91,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 82,750 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 82,710 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge/low

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge/low

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 75,553 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 74,283 miles

Offside Front bumper and wing damaged, but secure.

Offside Front condensation in headlamp, not affecting beam image.

Offside Front headlamp washer broken, not applicable to this year vehicle.

Offside Rear wing damaged, but secure.

Pass 6 Nov 2019 71,313 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16 ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 67,631 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 67,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 62,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,981 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,520 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 43,436 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 30,116 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)

front tyres wearing on edges advise wheel alignment

Pass 22 Oct 2012 18,932 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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LC59 MKL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MKL, 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 MKL registered?

LC59 MKL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is LC59 MKL safe to buy?

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