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NJ59 HFR

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,023 mi
Last recorded156,023 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 HFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 156,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear door accident damage

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

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2022 156,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear door accident damage

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

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 154,036 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 154,036 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 152,768 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 152,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 145,268 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2019 145,268 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 139,351 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2018 139,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2017 132,048 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 132,048 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 123,786 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2015 123,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2014 111,586 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 111,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,283 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 80,825 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Unable to assess rear inner brake pads, recommend wheels off inspection.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NJ59 HFR is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NJ59 HFR, 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 NJ59 HFR registered?

NJ59 HFR is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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