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LT09 OTB

2009 Volvo V50

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,572 mi
Last recorded133,572 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 OTB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 133,572 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 133,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 129,651 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 129,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2019 125,023 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 117,988 miles

engine light on

Fail 25 Jul 2018 117,988 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 27 Jul 2017 107,792 miles

engine light on

Fail 26 Jul 2017 107,792 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,902 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 97,902 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radiator hanger (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 88,428 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside headlamp dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,979 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,390 miles

Engine oil reading "min" level

Exhaust emissions print-out inoperative due to faulty printer....passed

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2012 51,235 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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LT09 OTB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT09 OTB, 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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LT09 OTB is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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