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NA59 XRS

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,971 mi
Last recorded159,971 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA59 XRS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 159,971 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 144,027 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine lower end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear wearing out inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 144,006 miles

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

Both sides rear edges wearing out inner edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine lower end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 143,431 miles

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

Both sides rear edges wearing out inner edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine lower end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 139,483 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 139,416 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 130,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 123,780 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 123,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 115,305 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 115,303 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 108,455 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 108,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,197 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 98,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,213 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 76,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 67,239 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,659 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2014 61,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 53,300 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 37,289 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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NA59 XRS is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NA59 XRS, 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 NA59 XRS registered?

NA59 XRS is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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