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169,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion under vehicle
power steering fluid slight leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes around rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))
lower radiator support bracket corroded
underbody / components slight corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes around rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))
lower radiator support bracket corroded
underbody / components slight corrosion
Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp in area near rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underbody and components corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak NSR (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake fluid leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
vehicle is fitted with engine covers and/or under trays, unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle;
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle is fitted with engine covers and/or undertrays,unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
DPF additive tank leaking fluid
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NL59 NHC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 NHC, 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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NL59 NHC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2009.
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