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LR59 TWU

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,296 mi
Last recorded161,296 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 TWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 161,296 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 154,013 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 144,184 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 133,812 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 22 Jul 2020 123,731 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/r inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 123,731 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible rear fit new on test (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps fit festoon bulb at test (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/r inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 112,583 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))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 112,583 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 10 Jul 2018 98,063 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 82,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,177 miles

slight damage to rear reg plate

Fail 19 Jul 2016 67,177 miles

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

slight damage to rear reg plate

Pass 23 Jul 2015 58,782 miles

water ingress to rear no plate

Fail 29 Jul 2014 51,117 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 51,117 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,859 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 TWU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

LR59 TWU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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