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LN59 PYU

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,484 mi
Last recorded135,484 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 PYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 135,484 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 132,670 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 130,341 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pedal rubber

high visibility light

Pass 3 Aug 2023 120,871 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 119,156 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 119,156 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 116,769 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 113,765 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 113,765 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 107,027 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 97,176 miles

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

Front Inner tyre edges slightly wearing

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 93,316 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 92,765 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 90,608 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 90,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear mounted (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear mounted (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2016 83,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge/shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 83,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Can not be tested (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge/shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 76,497 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 69,709 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 69,658 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,458 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,197 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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LN59 PYU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PYU, 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 PYU registered?

LN59 PYU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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