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LT59 ZTG

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,462 mi
Last recorded86,462 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 ZTG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 86,462 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 81,478 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 81,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 76,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 76,142 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 69,960 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 63,588 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 55,696 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,339 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 44,891 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,184 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 38,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 33,452 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 33,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre cracked but not showing cords

Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,675 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 26,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,363 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Fail 12 Sep 2014 23,358 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 4 Sep 2013 18,584 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking up on inner tread

Pass 20 Aug 2012 11,383 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 ZTG is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 LT59 ZTG, 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 ZTG registered?

LT59 ZTG is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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