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BF09 ODH

2009 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,501 mi
Last recorded120,501 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 ODH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 120,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 120,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 117,045 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 117,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 114,790 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 111,928 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 109,712 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 107,114 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 103,727 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 103,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 97,055 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 97,053 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 84,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 84,350 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,118 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play side arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 72,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play side arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,065 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 63,065 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,430 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 55,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,152 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 35,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 35,866 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,227 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)

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 ODH is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ODH, 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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BF09 ODH is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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