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OV59 LLM

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,817 mi
Last recorded70,817 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 LLM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 70,817 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 28 Nov 2024 67,978 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 65,530 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 62,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 24 Nov 2021 60,315 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 60,314 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 55,336 miles

Both front suspension lower arm bushes perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on outer edge

Fail 23 Nov 2020 55,336 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Both front suspension lower arm bushes perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2019 52,508 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 52,505 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 49,321 miles

Rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 6 Nov 2017 45,839 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 45,836 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 40,413 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 40,413 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 34,713 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 29,371 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 24,241 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 18,356 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 LLM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OV59 LLM, 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 LLM registered?

OV59 LLM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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