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NJ09 PNY

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,516 mi
Last recorded166,516 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 PNY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 166,516 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 166,511 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 162,222 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 161,847 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 157,187 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 157,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 136,917 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 3 May 2018 129,660 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 25 Apr 2018 129,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2017 121,324 miles

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

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

front screen damaged at bottom

Pass 19 Feb 2016 111,008 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 99,640 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,785 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 70,321 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 54,045 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 54,045 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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NJ09 PNY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NJ09 PNY, 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 NJ09 PNY registered?

NJ09 PNY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for NJ09 PNY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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