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NU59 ZYJ

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,650 mi
Last recorded199,650 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 ZYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 199,650 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 186,678 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 178,365 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 170,482 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 165,551 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 165,551 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 160,680 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 144,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 144,682 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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 29 Jun 2017 130,009 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 130,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2016 115,998 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 101,962 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,479 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,585 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,492 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 ZYJ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

NU59 ZYJ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is NU59 ZYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU59 ZYJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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