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LR59 NLX

2009 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,662 mi
Last recorded147,662 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 NLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 147,662 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 138,664 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 138,661 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 129,104 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 121,960 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 111,598 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 104,968 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 98,410 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 98,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside & offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 91,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wipers smearing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,652 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,260 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,182 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

child seat fitted both rear seats

engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 61,182 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

child seat fitted both rear seats

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 46,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2013 35,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing from inner part

Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LR59 NLX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LR59 NLX, 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 LR59 NLX registered?

LR59 NLX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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