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NU59 YEL

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

33,032 mi
Last recorded33,032 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 YEL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 33,032 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 31,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 30,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 29,460 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 27,870 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 27,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 26,730 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 25,578 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 23,514 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 23,514 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 21,495 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 19,676 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 17,986 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 16,596 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 16,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 15,299 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 13,841 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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NU59 YEL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NU59 YEL, 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 NU59 YEL registered?

NU59 YEL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is NU59 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU59 YEL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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