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NU09 VML

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,364 mi
Last recorded157,364 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 VML
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 157,364 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 157,004 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CENTRE BOX LARGE HOLE (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

Pass 27 May 2022 140,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silenser (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 May 2022 140,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silenser (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 137,400 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 133,423 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and under body covers fitted

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure at the rear

Fail 2 Apr 2020 133,414 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and under body covers fitted

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure at the rear

Pass 16 Apr 2019 131,253 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 131,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 126,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 113,998 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 96,719 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,158 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 78,158 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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,873 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 47,571 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 35,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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NU09 VML is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NU09 VML, 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 NU09 VML registered?

NU09 VML is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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