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LF09 ZLO

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,567 mi
Last recorded92,567 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF09 ZLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 92,567 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,469 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 83,466 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 76,337 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 76,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 71,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 67,165 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 63,745 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 63,744 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 61,513 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Door damaged

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 61,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Door damaged

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 54,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 46,581 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 38,740 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Outer Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,740 miles

Outer Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,646 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,690 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,148 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 24,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LF09 ZLO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LF09 ZLO, 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 LF09 ZLO registered?

LF09 ZLO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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