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OV59 LLF

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,246 mi
Last recorded129,246 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 LLF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 129,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to crack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 129,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to crack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 118,140 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 110,575 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 110,575 miles

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Binding (1.2.1 (g))

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit & wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 102,743 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 102,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 95,506 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))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 88,525 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 88,525 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 82,054 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,569 miles

Offside Front orange wing position lamp not working

Pass 28 Aug 2018 67,971 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 59,694 miles

front nearside tyre inner edge slightly worn

front offside tyre inner edge worn

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,536 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,810 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 40,810 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

205/50r17

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

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

both rear tyre distorted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 32,831 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 23,002 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 13,854 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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OV59 LLF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV59 LLF, 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 OV59 LLF registered?

OV59 LLF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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