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LS59 SBV

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,112 mi
Last recorded159,112 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 SBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 159,112 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 159,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired radiator support (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 155,870 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 155,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 152,682 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 152,671 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 139,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 121,422 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 102,483 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 94,191 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 79,334 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 65,927 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 65,927 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,081 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,143 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 SBV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LS59 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

LS59 SBV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is LS59 SBV safe to buy?

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