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RA09 NHZ

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,629 mi
Last recorded91,629 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA09 NHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 91,629 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 88,511 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 88,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 84,580 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 84,578 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,252 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 74,787 miles

handbrake little reserve travel left at lever

Pass 3 Jan 2020 70,624 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 66,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one of two bulbs not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 62,308 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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RA09 NHZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RA09 NHZ, 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 RA09 NHZ registered?

RA09 NHZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is RA09 NHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA09 NHZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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