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LD09 OSU

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,467 mi
Last recorded179,467 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 OSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 179,467 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 175,320 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 169,522 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 169,513 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 166,787 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 162,494 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 162,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2021 155,908 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 154,305 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

o/s headlamp washer not working

Pass 17 May 2019 148,343 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 148,342 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 141,084 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 141,084 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 130,076 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 130,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 114,136 miles

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

o/s/r vertical link worn

Pass 4 Jan 2016 109,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 94,338 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,146 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,285 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,963 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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LD09 OSU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD09 OSU, 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 LD09 OSU registered?

LD09 OSU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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