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HN59 HNR

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,386 mi
Last recorded117,386 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 HNR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 117,386 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted borderline fail. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Radiator support weak/corroded.

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 117,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17. Goodride. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted borderline fail. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Radiator support weak/corroded.

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 113,788 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded into rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 108,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 103,960 miles

Lower power steering pipe corroded.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 103,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perished/split. 205/50/17. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower power steering pipe corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heatshield loose.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 100,134 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre has age cracks on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 96,199 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 96,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 92,042 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads check in 2000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear discs rusting

Pass 5 Dec 2018 89,692 miles

front pads 75 percent wear

Fail 5 Dec 2018 89,692 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r fit new offset orange bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f fit new h7 bulb at time of test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front pads 75 percent wear

Pass 15 Dec 2017 85,546 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front pads 70 percent wear

Fail 12 Dec 2017 85,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre inner edge (4.1.E.1)

eng man light on

front pads 70 percent wear

no eng cover fitted

no undertray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,646 miles

n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,973 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 36,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 28,818 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 22,230 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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HN59 HNR is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black 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 HN59 HNR, 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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HN59 HNR is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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