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NL09 NZU

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,043 mi
Last recorded141,043 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 NZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 141,043 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))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 137,641 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 137,641 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 133,991 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 130,953 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 130,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 122,060 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2020 113,229 miles

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

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

Offside front headlamp light source reduced

Pass 25 Nov 2019 109,889 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 105,331 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 101,288 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 101,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front amber position lamp not working

Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,953 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 85,318 miles

emissions too clear to trigger analyser

Fail 2 Dec 2014 68,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,521 miles

vehicle tested in wet condition

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,813 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,520 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,896 miles

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner tread blocks

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 NZU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NL09 NZU, 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 NZU registered?

NL09 NZU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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