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PK59 LJO

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

108,204 mi
Last recorded108,204 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 LJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 108,204 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 106,007 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 103,087 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 100,461 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 100,458 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 98,372 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,796 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 92,317 miles

no smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,594 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 84,656 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 10 Feb 2017 78,531 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,208 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,227 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 52,180 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,009 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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PK59 LJO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PK59 LJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PK59 LJO?

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What year was PK59 LJO registered?

PK59 LJO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is PK59 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK59 LJO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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