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LY59 DZZ

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,978 mi
Last recorded93,978 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 DZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 93,978 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 93,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 90,820 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 89,136 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,839 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (inner tread) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (inner tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 76,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (inner tread) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (inner tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,526 miles

Nearside Rear inner tread of tyre stepped

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bold on inner edge to next layer of rubber (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leaks , under tray fitted

rear brake pads look low

travel in handbrake lever ( 6c)

Pass 20 Aug 2019 62,964 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 56,273 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 49,995 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,362 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,064 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,893 miles

No emissions print out, too clean to register.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 21,057 miles

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

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

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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LY59 DZZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LY59 DZZ, 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 LY59 DZZ registered?

LY59 DZZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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