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NJ59 WBV

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,084 mi
Last recorded183,084 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 WBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 183,084 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 171,507 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 171,350 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

small injector leak

Pass 21 Jun 2022 162,519 miles

Offside front track rod end slight play.

Pass 2 Jun 2021 155,364 miles

Offside rear tyre low tread.

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Fail 18 May 2021 155,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Offside rear tyre low tread.

Rear brake pads 90% worn.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 147,282 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 147,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 140,439 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 136,420 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 132,790 miles

Offside Rear tyre has feathering

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 129,693 miles

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

o/s rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 126,293 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 118,277 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 109,522 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 101,329 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 101,329 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 WBV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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