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LS59 NBM

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

179,248 mi
Last recorded179,248 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 NBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2024 179,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush at the rear of the arm allowing excessive movement when rocking the steering on hard standing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake has a lot of travel

Nearside Front Headlamp aim on the lowest limit - unable to adjust manually at the back of the headlight

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 173,261 miles

nearside mirror glass is loose

oil residue engine/gearbox area's

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (deflection under braking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ON LIMIT NOW (deflection under braking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

camber at rear wheels

chip to windscreen

moisture at injectors

Fail 3 May 2023 173,236 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner & outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (deflection under braking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ON LIMIT NOW (deflection under braking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

camber at rear wheels

chip to windscreen

moisture at injectors

nearside mirror glass is loose

oil residue engine/gearbox area's

Pass 18 Apr 2022 164,659 miles

Front Engine under cover fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 154,857 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 154,857 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2020 148,965 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 4 May 2020 148,965 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no 1 injector washer leaking

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 142,717 miles

injector to head seals leaking

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2019 142,716 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

injector to head seals leaking

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2018 136,859 miles

Front tyres worn close to legal limit 205/50/17

Fail 30 May 2018 136,859 miles

Front tyres worn close to legal limit 205/50/17

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 127,702 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2017 127,702 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2016 118,469 miles

All tyres low on pressure, cracked/perishing and going bald on edges

Wipers poor clearing screen

Pass 26 May 2015 109,003 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 100,084 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,880 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,764 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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LS59 NBM 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 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LS59 NBM, 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 LS59 NBM registered?

LS59 NBM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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