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LF09 ZLU

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,269 mi
Last recorded129,269 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF09 ZLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 129,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 122,264 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 122,264 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 110,418 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 110,409 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 95,877 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 95,860 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,541 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 83,541 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,324 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 68,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,936 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,121 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 40,121 miles

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

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 ZLU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZLU, 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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LF09 ZLU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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