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LS09 VJO

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,520 mi
Last recorded109,520 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 VJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 109,520 miles

Off side strut top bearing tight

Fail 30 Jun 2025 109,520 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Off side strut top bearing tight

Pass 11 Dec 2023 102,018 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))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 95,595 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 4 Nov 2021 88,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre nail/screw in inner tread pattern near to edge. ()

Nearside Front headlamp low beam dull

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play anti roll bar link rod has slight play/knocking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp low beam dull

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play anti roll bar link rod has slight play/knocking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 88,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4x cuts to cord. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white in colour, some water ingress?condensation in lens. (built into wing mirror) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 5x cuts to cord. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre nail/screw in inner tread pattern near to edge. ()

Nearside Front headlamp low beam dull

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play anti roll bar link rod has slight play/knocking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bald inner edge/tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp low beam dull

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play anti roll bar link rod has slight play/knocking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bald inner edge/tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 79,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 71,833 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,197 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,414 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,782 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear has a cut in sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2015 46,455 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,423 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 41,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyre size : 205 / 50 r17

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,898 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 32,866 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 32,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VJO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LS09 VJO, 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 LS09 VJO registered?

LS09 VJO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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