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SA09 LSL

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,453 mi
Last recorded111,453 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 LSL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 111,453 miles

Front Radiator support bracket is badly corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and on 3mm tread in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2026 111,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Radiator support bracket is badly corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and on 3mm tread in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2025 101,881 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 92,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides starting (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 82,160 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 82,159 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front brackets corroded away - very thin ready for snapping (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 68,120 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small but deep cut on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 68,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small but deep cut on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 56,172 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 50,071 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 45,551 miles

movement in offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2018 41,681 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to deterioratew

Pass 9 May 2017 36,044 miles

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate and have slight movement

slight stiffness in offside and nearside front upper strut pivot bearings

Pass 9 May 2016 34,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight stiffness in offside and nearside front strut pivot bearings

Pass 9 Feb 2015 34,383 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 30,436 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 25,544 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 20,173 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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SA09 LSL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SA09 LSL, 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 SA09 LSL registered?

SA09 LSL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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