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NL59 LDY

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,701 mi
Last recorded78,701 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 LDY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 78,701 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

radiator support corroded

Pass 8 May 2025 72,318 miles

radiator support corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 65,682 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 55,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front radiator support bracket heavily corroded

Pass 16 May 2022 37,976 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 35,666 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 35,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 33,809 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tail light out

Pass 11 Mar 2019 30,844 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 26,289 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 21,610 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 14,624 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 13,285 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 13,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 10,650 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 8,149 miles

Fine scratch in rest of swept area 91mm long but not visable from inside.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 8,149 miles

Fine scratch in rest of swept area 91mm long but not visable from inside.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 6,072 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 LDY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LDY, 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 LDY registered?

NL59 LDY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is NL59 LDY safe to buy?

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