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LUI 3047

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,860 mi
Last recorded144,860 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 3047
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 144,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 144,613 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 139,077 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 133,834 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 133,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 128,992 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 128,992 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 119,343 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 119,343 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 112,664 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to front brake back plates

Fail 10 Aug 2021 112,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to front brake back plates

Pass 20 Aug 2020 109,006 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Aug 2020 109,006 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jul 2019 103,241 miles

o/s/f wishbone bush deterioating

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

rear discs worn

rear pads close to 1.5mm limit

Fail 8 Jul 2019 103,241 miles

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

o/s/f wishbone bush deterioating

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

rear discs worn

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear pads close to 1.5mm limit

Pass 18 Jul 2018 97,236 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer mount corroded and broken but system adequately supported

Fail 18 Jul 2018 97,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer mount corroded and broken but system adequately supported

Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,819 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,553 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 71,425 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 71,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,750 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 40,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,985 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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LUI 3047 is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LUI 3047, 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 LUI 3047 registered?

LUI 3047 is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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