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BD09 SGV

2009 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

223,857 mi
Last recorded223,857 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 SGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 223,857 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr / nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 215,038 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi mesh damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2023 204,793 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 204,733 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 194,947 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 181,316 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 174,248 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 172,258 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 168,512 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 168,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 148,985 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 148,985 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 137,334 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 128,619 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 122,079 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 106,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2013 82,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

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 SGV 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 BD09 SGV, 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 SGV registered?

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

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