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LO09 AUW

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,022 mi
Last recorded47,022 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 AUW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 47,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 43,252 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 43,252 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 41,607 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 39,563 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 38,188 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 35,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner edge slightly wearing

Fail 5 Jul 2021 35,709 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre inner edge slightly wearing

Pass 13 Jul 2020 32,690 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 30,583 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 28,522 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 28,520 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 26,331 miles

Crack in sidewall offside rear tyre

Cuts on sidewall nearside front and nearside rear tyres

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 26,331 miles

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

Crack in sidewall offside rear tyre

Cuts on sidewall nearside front and nearside rear tyres

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 24,039 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 24,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 20,305 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 17,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2012 16,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LO09 AUW is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LO09 AUW, 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 LO09 AUW registered?

LO09 AUW is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is LO09 AUW safe to buy?

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