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BF09 ODB

2009 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,480 mi
Last recorded121,480 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 ODB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,480 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2021 121,480 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2020 117,862 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer indicator lenses damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2019 109,219 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

offside indicator lens missing

Fail 28 Feb 2019 109,218 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

offside indicator lens missing

Pass 27 Feb 2018 99,350 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,231 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside door mirror damaged inc glass

Fail 28 Feb 2017 89,231 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside door mirror damaged inc glass

Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 79,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 73,133 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 73,133 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,864 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 62,864 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,138 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 52,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,761 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

emission to clean to read.

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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BF09 ODB is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF09 ODB, 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 BF09 ODB registered?

BF09 ODB is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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