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NL59 GYV

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,936 mi
Last recorded139,936 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 GYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 139,936 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 139,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL illuminated on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Linkage lower fixing sheared off, bush missing, no longer properly attached to lower suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted / corrected (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted / corrected (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 127,024 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 110,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has travel

Pass 19 Feb 2019 107,070 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

front lower cross member corroded/holed

fuel additive tank slight leak

Fail 15 Feb 2019 107,064 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

front lower cross member corroded/holed

fuel additive tank slight leak

Pass 1 Mar 2018 101,449 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 101,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 96,879 miles

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,301 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,535 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,375 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 69,875 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,875 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,431 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 53,431 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GYV is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

NL59 GYV is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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