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LD59 TGU

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,250 mi
Last recorded19,250 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 TGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 19,250 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 19,191 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Oct 2024 19,091 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 18,860 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 18,561 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 18,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 18,270 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 18,061 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 17,593 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres cracked/perished because are 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 17,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres cracked/perished because are 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 16,721 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 15,515 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 15,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 14,414 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 13,272 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 12,126 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 10,358 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 8,275 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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LD59 TGU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LD59 TGU, 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 LD59 TGU registered?

LD59 TGU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is LD59 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 TGU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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