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LS59 EUY

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

183,734 mi
Last recorded183,734 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 EUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 183,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 170,049 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 170,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2023 162,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 162,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 153,004 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 153,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 144,367 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer cover split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 144,367 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer cover split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 133,252 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 133,252 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 119,419 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 111,041 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 101,874 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 101,874 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,821 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2016 88,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,741 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,655 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,727 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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LS59 EUY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LS59 EUY, 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 LS59 EUY registered?

LS59 EUY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is LS59 EUY safe to buy?

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