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LS09 LCA

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,444 mi
Last recorded120,444 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 LCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 120,444 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 120,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 108,957 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s headlight damaged

o/s rear position light out upper

o/s side repeater damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2019 108,917 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s headlight damaged

o/s rear position light out upper

o/s side repeater damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2018 99,441 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 99,441 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner (2mm in main tread) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front mirror case missing and mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner (2mm in main tread) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 89,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner (2mm in main tread) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front mirror case missing and mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner (2mm in main tread) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,620 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 80,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,134 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres scrubbed off on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2014 62,091 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 62,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 51,487 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,238 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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LS09 LCA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LS09 LCA, 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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LS09 LCA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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