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LM59 YZC

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,271 mi
Last recorded129,271 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 129,271 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 124,192 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from expansion bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side repeator damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2020 123,969 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from expansion bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side repeator damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,630 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 92,951 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 92,951 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 67,700 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 65,804 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 48,865 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 48,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 30,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Dec 2014 30,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 29,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 18,242 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 14,482 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 YZC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

LM59 YZC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is LM59 YZC safe to buy?

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