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NL59 FMA

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,580 mi
Last recorded165,580 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 FMA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 165,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 158,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 148,354 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f fog light missing

Fail 6 Jul 2019 148,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

o/s/f fog light missing

Pass 4 Jul 2018 132,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth inner edge 205/50/17

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth inner edge 205/50/17

Fail 2 Jul 2018 132,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth inner edge 205/50/17

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth inner edge 205/50/17

Pass 7 Jul 2017 121,170 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

h.brake lever high

Fail 7 Jul 2017 121,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

h.brake lever high

Pass 8 Sep 2016 108,109 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 96,299 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 96,221 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs pitted on inner edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge near to cords

Pass 30 Dec 2014 96,221 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

both front brake discs pitted on inner edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge near to cords

Pass 17 Sep 2013 96,181 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 96,181 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 77,975 miles

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

Offside Inner 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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NL59 FMA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NL59 FMA, 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 FMA registered?

NL59 FMA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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