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PJ59 NBO

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,713 mi
Last recorded193,713 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 NBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 193,713 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 193,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 182,110 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 182,109 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing Broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 169,291 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 157,427 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 138,154 miles

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

exhaust hanging brackets all have heavy corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2018 138,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust hanging brackets all have heavy corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2017 122,322 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 103,185 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,896 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 61,343 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 61,343 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 40,058 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 22,694 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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PJ59 NBO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ59 NBO, 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 PJ59 NBO registered?

PJ59 NBO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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