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LT59 FVC

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,105 mi
Last recorded92,105 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 FVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 92,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 81,827 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2025 81,824 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2024 71,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing

Fail 1 Aug 2024 71,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing

Pass 7 Aug 2023 57,685 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 56,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 53,088 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 53,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2021 51,236 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

covers obscuring components

Pass 13 Jul 2020 49,508 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,475 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 43,474 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 38,863 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 17 Jun 2016 34,676 miles

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

both rear tyre inner walls cracked but not showing cords

Pass 7 Jul 2015 30,950 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 26,187 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 23,317 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,401 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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LT59 FVC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LT59 FVC, 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 LT59 FVC registered?

LT59 FVC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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