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BD09 ADX

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

244,465 mi
Last recorded244,465 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 ADX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 244,465 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 244,465 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 244,452 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached fouling anti roll bar linkage (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 241,011 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 241,011 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 229,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked.

Fail 4 Jul 2019 228,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 206,522 miles

Offside Rear drop link worn

engine covers fitted

exhaust front flexi-pipe breaking up

Fail 13 Jun 2018 206,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear drop link worn

engine covers fitted

exhaust front flexi-pipe breaking up

Pass 10 Jul 2017 194,597 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

noise in engine bay of a leaking injector seal

Fail 10 Jul 2017 194,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing drop link broken (2.4.G.3b)

engine covers & under trays fitted

noise in engine bay of a leaking injector seal

Fail 1 Jul 2017 194,321 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 178,279 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 178,279 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 168,597 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads approx 60% worn

OSF tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge (205/50 R17)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 154,123 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 23 May 2013 141,781 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 120,915 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

running to weak for emission machine to obtain a reading

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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BD09 ADX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BD09 ADX, 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 BD09 ADX registered?

BD09 ADX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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