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LM59 YZU

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,280 mi
Last recorded161,280 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 YZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 161,280 miles

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

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

general corrosion underbody

Pass 23 Apr 2025 154,253 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 145,702 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 136,703 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 128,658 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 112,105 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2020 95,357 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 95,317 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyre worn on the edges /side wall damage .

Pass 30 Jan 2019 89,787 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside & offside rear lower arm bushes have movement

Fail 30 Jan 2019 89,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside & offside rear lower arm bushes have movement

Pass 26 Jan 2018 85,393 miles

emissions too clean for reading

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 26 Jan 2018 85,393 miles

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

emissions too clean for reading

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 Oct 2016 76,934 miles

hand brake high

Fail 22 Oct 2016 76,934 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake high

Pass 26 Oct 2015 73,364 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 68,619 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,326 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,829 miles

o/s/f worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2013 49,828 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,560 miles

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

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

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

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 YZU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 LM59 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

LM59 YZU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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