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LD59 ZDR

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,927 mi
Last recorded142,927 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 ZDR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 142,927 miles

Exhaust heat shields loose

Exhaust mid & rear box outer casings corroded

Offside Rear Reflector Len’s cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2024 142,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust heat shields loose

Exhaust mid & rear box outer casings corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Central ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Reflector Len’s cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2023 124,621 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer silencer skin becoming rusted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 124,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer silencer skin becoming rusted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 110,863 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 110,856 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 105,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and blistering on both edges of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and wearing inner edge near bald. (5.2.3 (e))

damage to front and rear lower door trim down the offside but not likely to cause injury.

Fail 14 Dec 2020 105,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and blistering on both edges of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and wearing inner edge near bald. (5.2.3 (e))

damage to front and rear lower door trim down the offside but not likely to cause injury.

Pass 16 Dec 2019 96,541 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 96,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuter missing at back of light so no way of adjusting aim up (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 86,781 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 86,781 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,646 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 67,624 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edges

offside rear upper side light in op

Fail 1 Dec 2016 67,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edges

offside rear upper side light in op

Pass 18 Nov 2015 56,662 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 56,662 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 45,381 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 36,093 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 25,710 miles

nearside mirror glass broken

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 ZDR is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LD59 ZDR, 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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LD59 ZDR is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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