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LR59 YBJ

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,518 mi
Last recorded127,518 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 YBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 127,518 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 122,334 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 116,317 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 110,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 103,807 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 96,962 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 96,166 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 92,581 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 92,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,352 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 86,993 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 82,099 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 33,848 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 63,208 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,385 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,247 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 YBJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 YBJ, 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 YBJ registered?

LR59 YBJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is LR59 YBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 YBJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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