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LM59 JFV

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

169,863 mi
Last recorded169,863 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 JFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 169,863 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 169,835 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 162,172 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 150,831 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 150,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 142,221 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 131,890 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 131,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 121,076 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 120,987 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 dash is saying engine system service urgent and displaying a red triangle (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on the inside edge and will be exposing cords soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on the inside edge and will be exposing cords very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Both rear tyres are stepping on the inside tread

Pass 7 Sep 2018 100,754 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 100,754 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 96,533 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 96,533 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 82,606 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 82,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 64,078 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 64,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,711 miles

Slight fraying on o/s rear outer seat belt webbing.

Fail 24 Oct 2014 51,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight fraying on o/s rear outer seat belt webbing.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,371 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 39,371 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,524 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 30,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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LM59 JFV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LM59 JFV, 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 JFV registered?

LM59 JFV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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