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S3 NJM

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,508 mi
Last recorded119,508 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 NJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 119,508 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 119,504 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 106,784 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 106,784 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 94,905 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 94,890 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,868 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 94,862 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 94,846 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 91,469 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,089 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 76,253 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,575 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,086 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 59,086 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,068 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 46,560 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 46,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front driveshaft boot small damage.

rear brake pad linning approx 75% worn low.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 40,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,447 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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S3 NJM is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S3 NJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 NJM registered?

S3 NJM is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is S3 NJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 NJM shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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