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BD59 VFK

2010 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,948 mi
Last recorded80,948 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo V5091,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 VFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 80,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 78,790 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 75,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 75,983 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered ingrase (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 73,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 73,719 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 71,015 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 70,972 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 67,775 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 64,362 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 61,036 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 56,743 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 52,422 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both front wishbone rear bushes perishing

Pass 8 Dec 2015 46,904 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING AND FEATHERING INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 40,498 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 32,101 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 25,042 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 VFK is a 2010 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

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

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