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WU59 NXZ

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,407 mi
Last recorded143,407 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 NXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 143,407 miles

Rear slight leak from diesel additive tank

Fail 29 Aug 2025 143,407 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear slight leak from diesel additive tank

Pass 22 Aug 2024 140,168 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 134,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 134,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 128,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 123,230 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 123,211 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 116,728 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 111,888 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 100,525 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 88,182 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 74,956 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 31,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,114 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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WU59 NXZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WU59 NXZ, 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 WU59 NXZ registered?

WU59 NXZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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