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BD59 JGF

2009 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,679 mi
Last recorded191,679 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 JGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 191,679 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 190,038 miles

Central Front lower radiator support mounting bracket heavily corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 189,993 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front lower radiator support mounting bracket heavily corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front end/side marker light not working

Pass 22 Mar 2022 189,559 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from both driveshaft seals but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 189,025 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from both driveshaft seals but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 183,921 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 183,921 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 183,404 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 180,500 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner face (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

slight oil leak

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2016 176,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm tread markers and worn inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm tread markers and worn inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

both front discs slightly worn and corroded.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 176,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm tread markers and worn inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm tread markers and worn inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

both front discs slightly worn and corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 150,943 miles

engine covers fitted

nearside rear side light out (1 of 2)

oil leak

under trays fitted

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 8 Oct 2014 118,418 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 88,347 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 73,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing.

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 JGF is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD59 JGF, 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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BD59 JGF is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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