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BD59 BXB

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,709 mi
Last recorded93,709 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 BXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 93,709 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 91,363 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 89,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 87,040 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 85,325 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 83,450 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 80,156 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 75,494 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 75,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 69,086 miles

O/S/F lower arm rear bush starting to perish

Pass 28 Nov 2016 63,927 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 63,937 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 60,067 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

deep cuts to both rear tyres, no cords visible

Pass 25 Nov 2014 55,525 miles

Deep cut in both rear tyres not down to cord

Pass 29 Nov 2013 44,264 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 33,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,108 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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BD59 BXB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 BD59 BXB, 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 BD59 BXB registered?

BD59 BXB is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is BD59 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 BXB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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