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LN59 CAV

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,798 mi
Last recorded146,798 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 CAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 146,798 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

front brake pads worn

Fail 13 Jan 2024 146,750 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

front brake pads worn

Pass 25 Jan 2023 139,293 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 139,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jan 2022 130,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 118,258 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 106,632 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 98,994 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 88,053 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 88,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,157 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlight aim on max height adjuster missing/broken

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,000 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,040 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to the offside rear unable to fully inspect the seat belt

front wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 46,109 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,177 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge.

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

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

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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LN59 CAV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LN59 CAV, 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 LN59 CAV registered?

LN59 CAV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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