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LM59 BYH

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,030 mi
Last recorded141,030 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 BYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 141,030 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 134,813 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 130,772 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2024 130,772 miles

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2023 125,043 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2023 125,041 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/f and o/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 116,422 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 104,271 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 104,271 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 98,012 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,947 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes perished

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,155 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 84,908 miles

both fronts and o/s/rear tyre valve stems perished

slight scolloping of o/s/rear inner tyre tread

Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,735 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,617 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 69,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

crack running across windscreen outside of swept area

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2014 69,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

crack running across windscreen outside of swept area

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2013 54,959 miles

panel damage to n/s/f.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 54,959 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

panel damage to n/s/f.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 40,891 miles

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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LM59 BYH is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM59 BYH, 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 LM59 BYH registered?

LM59 BYH is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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