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N30 JAL

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,688 mi
Last recorded96,688 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 JAL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 96,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 96,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 90,019 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 83,900 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 83,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 76,768 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 76,767 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 70,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 64,241 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 62,163 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and slightly damaged (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn thin on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn thin on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 56,300 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 49,651 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 44,208 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 40,412 miles

Nearside headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,367 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

STRONGLY ADVISE RERPLACEMENT - BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN THIN ON INSIDE AND OPUTER EDGES AND HAVE CUTS

Pass 13 Dec 2014 33,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

CAMBELT REPLACEMENT INTERVAL - 108,000 MILES OR 10 YEARS WHICHEVER COMES FIRST

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT TYRES WORN THIN ON INSIDE EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 12 Dec 2014 33,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

CAMBELT REPLACEMENT INTERVAL - 108,000 MILES OR 10 YEARS WHICHEVER COMES FIRST

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT TYRES WORN THIN ON INSIDE EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 27,169 miles

minor cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 19 Dec 2012 21,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emisson test carried out [unable to attain reading] so clean

Pass 19 Dec 2012 21,239 miles

emisson test carried out [unable to attain reading] so clean

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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N30 JAL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N30 JAL, 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 N30 JAL registered?

N30 JAL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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