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NL59 FMC

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,290 mi
Last recorded189,290 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 189,290 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 187,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 185,440 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 177,701 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 170,865 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 161,647 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 152,739 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 143,956 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 143,956 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 133,847 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 133,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 115,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 115,730 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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NL59 FMC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NL59 FMC, 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 FMC registered?

NL59 FMC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is NL59 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL59 FMC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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