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NU59 ZYK

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,872 mi
Last recorded119,872 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 119,872 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 119,868 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 110,512 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os front lower rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (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 30 Jul 2021 102,545 miles

Offside Front Inner OSF Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2021 102,545 miles

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

Offside Front Inner OSF Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2020 97,677 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 95,651 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 95,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 89,753 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 83,325 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 83,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 78,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,338 miles

Offside Rear worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear nail in the tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2015 70,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in the tyre

Offside Rear worn on the inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,874 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,622 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 55,620 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 46,164 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,164 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,589 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 ZYK is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NU59 ZYK, 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 ZYK registered?

NU59 ZYK is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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