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BD09 SFZ

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

193,018 mi
Last recorded193,018 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 SFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 193,018 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint 1 bolt snaped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 186,499 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 186,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 181,596 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 173,119 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 167,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 160,176 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 160,150 miles

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 Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 148,312 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 148,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 136,396 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 125,246 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 113,146 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 99,776 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,546 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,763 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

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 SFZ is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SFZ, 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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BD09 SFZ is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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