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BD09 BYL

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,953 mi
Last recorded148,953 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 BYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 148,953 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front lowercrossmembrcorroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 141,303 miles

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

Front Lower Crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 134,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 127,856 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 127,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 117,613 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 106,627 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 103,505 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 94,864 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 94,864 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,238 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 67,384 miles

osf nsr tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 46,592 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,292 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,176 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 38,176 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,399 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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BD09 BYL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD09 BYL, 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 BYL registered?

BD09 BYL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is BD09 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 BYL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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