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LN59 PYL

2009 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,903 mi
Last recorded143,903 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 PYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 143,903 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 128,523 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 128,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 120,705 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 120,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTHSIDES RECTIFIED INSECURE PIPE (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 113,268 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 107,499 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 107,499 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 95,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 84,092 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 84,092 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 81,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 73,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 66,592 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,040 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 56,297 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 56,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,475 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 41,728 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,195 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 31,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 PYL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LN59 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

LN59 PYL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is LN59 PYL safe to buy?

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