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LM09 ENU

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,598 mi
Last recorded170,598 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 ENU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 170,598 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 170,596 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread worn and chopped

Pass 23 Dec 2019 155,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 125,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 101,310 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 101,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2017 97,404 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2017 97,403 miles

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

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

205/50/17/93w goodyear efficient grip

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise tracking

Pass 20 May 2016 88,710 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres, tread uneven

child seat osr

Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,712 miles

205/50/17/93w goodyear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear child seat fitted

screw in offside rear tyre

very strong advisory that both front tyres are worn badly on inner edges (advise new tyres and tracking )

Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,957 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO OFF SIDE. BELT NOT TESTED

Fail 30 May 2014 57,957 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO OFF SIDE. BELT NOT TESTED

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS 80% WORN

TYRE SIZE: 205/50R17. 93W. GOODYEAR EFFICIENT GRIP

Pass 31 May 2013 36,920 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 36,920 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,422 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 18,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres approx 3.00 to 3.50 mm tread left

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 ENU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ENU, 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 LM09 ENU registered?

LM09 ENU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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