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NL09 VNN

2009 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

223,105 mi
Last recorded223,105 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 VNN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 223,105 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 223,099 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 215,135 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 215,131 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 205,597 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 205,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 195,600 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 195,583 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 189,089 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 177,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 177,943 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 162,995 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 147,950 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 131,613 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 131,613 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 116,249 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 116,247 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 100,641 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 100,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 82,313 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 82,313 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,810 miles

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 VNN is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VNN, 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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NL09 VNN is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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