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LN59 PYT

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,269 mi
Last recorded183,269 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 PYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 183,269 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 180,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 177,097 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 177,097 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 173,838 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear handbrake long travel

Pass 11 Sep 2021 169,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 163,847 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 156,124 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 147,281 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 147,281 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 137,186 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

offside headlamp pattern poor

Fail 21 Aug 2017 137,186 miles

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

front brake pads 3/4 worn

offside headlamp pattern poor

Pass 17 Aug 2016 123,761 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 123,760 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 108,410 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 92,570 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,801 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 57,133 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,133 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 PYT is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PYT, 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 PYT registered?

LN59 PYT is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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