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LX59 VWR

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,355 mi
Last recorded110,355 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 VWR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 110,355 miles

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jun 2025 103,698 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 95,327 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 95,327 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 87,062 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 81,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edged and damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Jun 2022 81,298 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edged and damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2021 76,452 miles

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jun 2021 76,452 miles

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

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

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

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

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2020 72,968 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,956 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 67,607 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,194 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 63,358 miles

frt & rear pads getting low

Fail 30 Sep 2016 63,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, 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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn edges

frt & rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2015 55,841 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 55,841 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working 207 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,820 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 46,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 36,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 28,801 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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LX59 VWR is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel 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 LX59 VWR, 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 LX59 VWR registered?

LX59 VWR is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LX59 VWR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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