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SY58 NKO

2009 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,785 mi
Last recorded74,785 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 NKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 74,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underside corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2024 74,621 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2023 74,451 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2023 74,450 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cracks in main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

boost leak

both subframes heavily corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2022 72,947 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 69,089 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 65,506 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 62,416 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 63,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 57,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine undertray damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,010 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance water ingress into unit (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 48,295 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2016 44,731 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 37,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2014 30,670 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 25,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 25,684 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 22,069 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 22,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SY58 NKO is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SY58 NKO, 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 SY58 NKO registered?

SY58 NKO is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 February 2009.

Is SY58 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY58 NKO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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