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LM09 ENK

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,880 mi
Last recorded166,880 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 ENK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 166,880 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 166,880 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 150,793 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 135,431 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in the remainder of the windscreen’s swept area less than 40mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2023 135,391 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in the remainder of the windscreen’s swept area less than 40mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2022 119,069 miles

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

nearside & offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

nearside front top strut mount deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2021 103,872 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2020 99,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2020 99,199 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 92,385 miles

nearside & offside front suspension arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 19 Jun 2019 92,385 miles

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

nearside & offside front suspension arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 13 Jun 2018 82,194 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 82,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limits (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,654 miles

battery cover broken

Fail 10 Jun 2016 59,654 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm split cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Front front wipers smearing

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

battery cover broken

brake fluid low

Pass 13 Jun 2015 52,637 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 45,709 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 33,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,872 miles

REAR TYRE ARE NEARING MARKERS ON OUTER-BANDS.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

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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LM09 ENK 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 70%.

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 LM09 ENK, 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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LM09 ENK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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