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NL59 UZC

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,367 mi
Last recorded128,367 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 128,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 128,367 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 126,072 miles

Lower radiator support corroded

Nearside & Offside rear tyres cracking in edges of tread pattern

Fail 3 Feb 2025 126,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Lower radiator support corroded

Nearside & Offside rear tyres cracking in edges of tread pattern

Pass 5 Feb 2024 122,461 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inside edge + cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2023 119,683 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 116,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 114,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 113,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 113,056 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 107,440 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 107,354 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 99,828 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 90,742 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 88,291 miles

Offside Front Outer parking bulb out

Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,516 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 76,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 62,735 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,788 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,372 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 UZC is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

NL59 UZC is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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