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NL09 DHM

2009 Volvo V50

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,072 mi
Last recorded150,072 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 DHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 150,072 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 144,967 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 28 Jun 2025 144,909 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jun 2024 140,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 135,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 135,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 134,991 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 134,977 miles

front lower bumper/radiator support corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 134,977 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front lower bumper/radiator support corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 133,722 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 133,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 132,010 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 125,462 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 125,462 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))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 117,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Jan 2018 117,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 109,502 miles

oil misting at bottom of engine

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 97,818 miles

Front number plate slightly deteratiated

Nearside Rear Upper sidelight not working

Pass 3 Mar 2015 86,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 73,668 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 73,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,482 miles

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 51,126 miles

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,126 miles

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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NL09 DHM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NL09 DHM, 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 NL09 DHM registered?

NL09 DHM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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