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NL09 XRS

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,927 mi
Last recorded179,927 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 XRS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 179,927 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 179,925 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 176,356 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 176,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 171,334 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective near subframe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall getting soft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 171,333 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective near subframe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall getting soft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 166,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in rear blade arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in rear blade arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 166,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in rear blade arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in rear blade arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 160,892 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 160,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 152,567 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 152,567 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 141,856 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust back box outer shield deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2017 141,856 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust back box outer shield deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2016 120,352 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 96,992 miles

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

Heavy corrosion exhaust Centre silencer

Fail 23 Feb 2015 96,896 miles

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

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

Heavy corrosion exhaust Centre silencer

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,544 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 XRS is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XRS, 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 XRS is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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