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BF09 XCP

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,029 mi
Last recorded188,029 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 XCP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 188,029 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 188,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 170,716 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 151,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 151,140 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 131,931 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 131,931 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 121,280 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 121,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 12 Jul 2021 110,600 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 108,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 100,416 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2018 91,729 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 82,451 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,154 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,974 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2014 58,628 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,493 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,150 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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BF09 XCP is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF09 XCP, 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 XCP registered?

BF09 XCP is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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