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LC59 MKO

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,381 mi
Last recorded121,381 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 MKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 121,381 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust heat shields damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre o/s/r worn low on inner edge and perished

Fail 3 Mar 2026 121,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust heat shields damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre o/s/r worn low on inner edge and perished

Pass 13 Mar 2025 113,168 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 113,168 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 106,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 104,746 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 104,746 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 102,813 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 100,866 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 98,063 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 94,251 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,328 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

play in o/s+n/s/f suspension arm bushes.

Fail 9 Mar 2018 86,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Rear inner brake pads starting to wear thin.

play in o/s+n/s/f suspension arm bushes.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,750 miles

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2016 70,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 70,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,243 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,750 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 50,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,202 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,198 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,408 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 18,641 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 MKO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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