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NL59 LVR

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

233,660 mi
Last recorded233,660 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 LVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 233,660 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 233,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 216,922 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 216,922 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 200,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 200,281 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 180,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Top suspension mounting slight play.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body protection fitted , Restricted views that are absolute.

Fail 22 Oct 2021 180,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Top suspension mounting slight play.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body protection fitted , Restricted views that are absolute.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 165,699 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 151,030 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 145,262 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 131,273 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 113,883 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 93,293 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 70,733 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,778 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 LVR is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LVR, 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 LVR registered?

NL59 LVR is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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