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LO59 KGP

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,979 mi
Last recorded94,979 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 KGP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 94,979 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 94,972 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side offside is also not as good (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2025 88,659 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 87,348 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 83,866 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2024 83,843 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2023 80,314 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 80,314 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 76,511 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 72,868 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 69,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 66,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front rear bush slight split

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

alternator belt perished

Pass 11 Dec 2017 62,396 miles

Front both wearing heavy on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2016 58,840 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 58,840 miles

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 55,551 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 55,545 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 52,247 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 49,128 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 46,247 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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LO59 KGP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LO59 KGP, 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 LO59 KGP registered?

LO59 KGP is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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