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LS59 LYP

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,897 mi
Last recorded112,897 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 LYP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 112,897 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 109,435 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 100,306 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 92,642 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,203 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 73,615 miles

both front suspension rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,183 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,673 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 49,875 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 40,408 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 40,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre un-even wear on center tread (Oval)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,245 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 35,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working low beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50r1/7 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

off side rear bumper reflector missing

Fail 27 Jul 2015 38,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

off side rear bumper reflector missing

Pass 21 Jul 2014 24,981 miles

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

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

near side front tyre,wearing inner wall 205/50r17

Fail 21 Jul 2014 24,981 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side front tyre,wearing inner wall 205/50r17

Pass 10 Aug 2013 19,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

near front and rear tyres cut outer wall

Fail 9 Aug 2013 19,535 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

near front and rear tyres cut outer wall

Pass 26 Oct 2012 14,483 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 14,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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 LYP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LYP, 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 LYP registered?

LS59 LYP is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is LS59 LYP safe to buy?

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