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LR59 DHL

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,310 mi
Last recorded146,310 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 DHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 146,310 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 144,917 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 139,629 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 133,559 miles

Major oil leak

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Turbo gasket or pipe leaking

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 133,559 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in sidewall + Splits 2055017 dot 3714 Three A (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 124,614 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Inner tyre inner edge bald

Fail 22 Nov 2016 124,614 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Inner tyre inner edge bald

Pass 12 Nov 2015 116,140 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 106,045 miles

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

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 14 Nov 2013 95,823 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 75,850 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 75,850 miles

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

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

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 DHL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LR59 DHL, 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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LR59 DHL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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