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LR59 DDU

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,818 mi
Last recorded113,818 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 DDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 113,818 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 113,818 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Broken link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 103,043 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly lifted

Pass 29 Sep 2023 95,669 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 95,669 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 88,958 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 81,387 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 72,753 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 72,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Air freshners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 56,347 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 52,953 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 47,749 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 47,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,615 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 43,615 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 36,686 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 29,689 miles

offside front tyre worn on inneredge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,240 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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LR59 DDU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LR59 DDU, 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 LR59 DDU registered?

LR59 DDU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is LR59 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 DDU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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