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LR09 VPK

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,853 mi
Last recorded131,853 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 VPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 131,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot small hole weeping

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 123,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside oil residue on under tray

Fail 16 Jul 2021 123,350 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside oil residue on under tray

Pass 7 Jul 2020 115,374 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 115,374 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 107,836 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 99,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 99,254 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 90,847 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

Front Brake discs worn on inner surfaces

Nearside Rear Childs seat fitted to n/s/rear belt

Rear Both rear discs worn on inner surfaces

Pass 20 Jun 2016 80,629 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and offside front tyre treads worn low/smooth on inner edge areas (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake discs inner/outer braking surfaces corroded from outer edges (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear brake discs inner/outer braking surfaces corroded from outer edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 72,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 72,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 69,260 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 62,362 miles

front and rear brake disc's are corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2013 62,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front and rear brake disc's are corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,924 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 VPK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LR09 VPK, 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 LR09 VPK registered?

LR09 VPK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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