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BD59 ERJ

2010 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,039 mi
Last recorded157,039 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo V5091,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 ERJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 157,039 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 152,083 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 140,996 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 140,980 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 129,859 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 122,331 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 116,280 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 102,986 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 91,447 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 80,260 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,589 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,480 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,825 miles

2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 60,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 48,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2013 34,794 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 ERJ is a 2010 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 91,681 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 ERJ, 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 16 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD59 ERJ registered?

BD59 ERJ is a 2010 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 January 2010.

Is BD59 ERJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 ERJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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