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NL59 NHD

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,696 mi
Last recorded163,696 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 NHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 163,696 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))

parking brake lever high travel and performance low

Fail 12 Sep 2025 163,696 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))

parking brake lever high travel and performance low

Pass 13 Sep 2024 158,602 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 158,602 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 152,868 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 152,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 147,986 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 142,814 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 142,814 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 137,943 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 137,942 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 132,114 miles

ADVANCE WEAR IN THE O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH

Front TYRES ARE BADLY WORN ON THE INNER TREAD SHOULDER

Fail 29 Aug 2019 132,113 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

ADVANCE WEAR IN THE O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH

Front TYRES ARE BADLY WORN ON THE INNER TREAD SHOULDER

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 123,808 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 113,179 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Track control bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 113,179 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Track control bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 100,768 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 100,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 71,951 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 71,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2013 58,520 miles

1 rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,806 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 47,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 NHD is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 NHD, 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 NHD registered?

NL59 NHD is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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