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LC59 NWZ

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,221 mi
Last recorded87,221 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 NWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 87,221 miles

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

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

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 6 Mar 2026 87,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2025 81,005 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 76,778 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,422 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,458 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 69,050 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 65,891 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 63,080 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 60,378 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,941 miles

emissions on limit,erratic full governed speed,refer also prior fail/advise

tyres worn,edges bald

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 27 Sep 2016 57,838 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

tyres worn,edges bald

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,268 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,538 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 43,822 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 31,866 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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LC59 NWZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LC59 NWZ, 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 LC59 NWZ registered?

LC59 NWZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is LC59 NWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 NWZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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