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NL59 NHA

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,421 mi
Last recorded144,421 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 NHA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 144,421 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 136,899 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 130,002 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 130,002 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limits and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 123,682 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn slightly inner edge also slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 117,923 miles

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

blue smoke emitted during acceleration

imbalance of 34% between rear brakes

Fail 1 Dec 2021 117,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

blue smoke emitted during acceleration

imbalance of 34% between rear brakes

Pass 4 Dec 2020 112,229 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 106,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 102,904 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 98,739 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 98,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 95,715 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 91,953 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 88,517 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 84,077 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 82,464 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,464 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NHA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NHA, 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 NHA registered?

NL59 NHA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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