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BD59 XKE

2009 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,397 mi
Last recorded147,397 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 XKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2025 147,397 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 145,503 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 137,195 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 129,327 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 122,755 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 119,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 119,425 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 112,083 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 112,083 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 104,737 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 104,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,997 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 87,685 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 57,249 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 XKE is a 2009 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKE, 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 XKE is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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