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NJ59 WBL

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,002 mi
Last recorded128,002 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 WBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 128,002 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 127,409 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 127,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 124,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge has hi/lo spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

radiator support base panel corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 120,338 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 117,150 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 113,723 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 110,608 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2017 103,073 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 94,517 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 85,888 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,520 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,301 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 68,301 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,356 miles

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

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 WBL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NJ59 WBL, 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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NJ59 WBL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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