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LS59 LYV

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,979 mi
Last recorded127,979 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 LYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 127,979 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 109,661 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 93,074 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2023 80,192 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 80,192 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 79,339 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 79,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 75,627 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 75,627 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 71,767 miles

Engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing from inner

Pass 1 Apr 2020 66,084 miles

Engine cover and under-tray cover fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 66,084 miles

Engine cover and under-tray cover fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,976 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre edge worn

Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,969 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 51,969 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2017 45,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre age cracked

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

Pass 27 May 2016 39,506 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,377 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,073 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 30,067 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,341 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 16,818 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 LYV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LYV, 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 LYV registered?

LS59 LYV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LS59 LYV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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