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LR09 GWG

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,351 mi
Last recorded129,351 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 GWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 129,351 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 119,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface and dull (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 105,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 98,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 91,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055017W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 85,533 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 24 Jul 2020 79,709 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,682 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 69,945 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 69,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 63,104 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,845 miles

both rear tyres inner edges wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,690 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Fail 14 Jul 2015 47,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 16 Jul 2014 39,625 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,115 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,208 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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LR09 GWG is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LR09 GWG, 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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LR09 GWG is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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