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NL59 XUF

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,815 mi
Last recorded111,815 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 111,815 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 111,815 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 105,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 100,396 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2024 100,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 96,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 17 May 2022 91,469 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlight intensity reduced

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2021 87,748 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 81,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2020 81,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 75,764 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 70,225 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2018 70,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,503 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,996 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2016 59,996 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside rear tyre, inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 53,675 miles

Battery not fully secure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Eloys fluid tank leaking

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre slightly worn right on inside edge, suspect related to slightly worn lower arm bush

Recommend handbrake adjustment

Wheels slightly buckled

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,675 miles

Battery not fully secure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Eloys fluid tank leaking

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

Offside front tyre slightly worn right on inside edge, suspect related to slightly worn lower arm bush

Recommend handbrake adjustment

Wheels slightly buckled

Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,522 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,961 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 XUF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XUF, 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 XUF registered?

NL59 XUF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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