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NL59 FLE

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,920 mi
Last recorded148,920 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 FLE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 148,920 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 148,920 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 141,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Door mirror backing missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also stepping out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 141,942 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Door mirror backing missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also stepping out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 130,834 miles

chip in screen

offside front lower arm rear bush slight play

offside front lower ball joint slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2017 113,147 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 113,147 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeator (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,468 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 79,468 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,304 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 60,304 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 42,489 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,489 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,182 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 30,182 miles

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

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

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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NL59 FLE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NL59 FLE, 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 NL59 FLE registered?

NL59 FLE is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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