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LR59 GNK

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,953 mi
Last recorded158,953 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 GNK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 158,953 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 152,982 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 149,439 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 149,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2019 144,808 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 137,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,546 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 121,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 105,957 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 105,957 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 89,704 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full seatbelt examination

Fail 14 Sep 2015 89,704 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full seatbelt examination

Pass 29 Sep 2014 72,143 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Sep 2013 57,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,496 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 GNK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 LR59 GNK, 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 GNK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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