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WN59 NOU

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,112 mi
Last recorded151,112 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 NOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 151,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 147,495 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 142,190 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi-pipe Poor

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 142,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust Flexi-pipe Poor

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 136,023 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

slight handbrake travel at lever

Fail 12 Sep 2022 136,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone, rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone, rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

slight handbrake travel at lever

Pass 13 Sep 2021 131,362 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 128,061 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 128,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 124,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 117,825 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 117,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 110,661 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 104,000 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,663 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,386 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 85,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 69,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,388 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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WN59 NOU is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WN59 NOU, 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 WN59 NOU registered?

WN59 NOU is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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